‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satellite
Washington blamed Moscow for deliberately moving a Russian military satellite with an undisclosed mission close last week to a U.S.-registered satellite.
Europe
France, UK carry out joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise for first time
“This is a revolution for the Strategic Air Forces, which have always operated in complete autonomy since their creation in the 1960s,” said one analyst.
Leonardo, Rheinmetall secure $4 billion contracts with Italian Army, report says
The defense companies secured two contracts with the Italian Army for $4.16 billion for armored vehicles, an Italian financial newspaper reported.
Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says
More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia deter Iranian attacks and make its military more self-reliant, but they risk fueling a regional missile race.
China’s first aircraft carrier forms ‘evolving pattern’ of voyages in disputed Asian seas
The carrier group’s passages not far from Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines have raised alerts.
New Zealand defense chief resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
“These matters revolved around an inappropriate relationship I had when in a position of unit command, and I regret not disclosing this."
Denmark to buy Kongsberg, Covenant missiles for new long-range strike option
Copenhagen wants to acquire the capability to strike back at enemies attacking first, hoping for a deterrent effect.
Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison
Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.
US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China's missile arsenal.
UK’s Royal Navy has ‘serious’ anti-submarine warfare gap, committee finds
The Royal Navy has a “serious anti-submarine warfare gap” that weakens the U.K.'s ability to respond to Russia’s submarine and underwater sabotage threats.
Ukraine to be able to buy military supplies via NATO agency: report
The deal comes amid worsening U.S.-Ukraine relations since U.S. President Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russia this month to lower U.S. prices.
Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power
Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy Pasteurization Audit Training.
German military raises sabotage threat level amid warning of Russian attacks: report
German forces themselves could face attacks at home, according to a classified internal analysis reported by public broadcaster WDR and newspaper SZ.
Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones
Offials are worried that drone attacks could knock out power to millions of people — as has happened frequently in Ukraine after Russian strikes.
China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval
China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.
Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively and defensively with those threats.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US decisions on Ukraine hard to explain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments delayed arms shipments, saying the Trump administration is dragging its feet.
