Poland teams up with Spain to double tanker aircraft purchase
The agreement with Madrid will allow Warsaw to increase its tanker order to four units.
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Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defense plans, source says
The U.S. told its allies in May that it had decided to shrink the pool of military capabilities committed to the transatlantic alliance in a crisis.
Kyiv military chief salutes outgoing US Army commander as war rages in Ukraine
In a farewell message, Syrskyi credited the departing U.S. commander with saving thousands of Ukrainian lives.
Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as ‘situation getting worse’
Lithuania’s parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation.
Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command on Thursday. The Army has not given a reason for the leadership change.
Russia bombards Kyiv in one of war’s biggest strikes, at least 21 people killed
Multiple explosions shook central Kyiv and reverberated across the capital throughout the night as thousands of residents rushed to bomb shelters.
UK ratchets up nuclear spending, with new warhead and delivery planes in the works
Central to the current package is Astraea, the warhead designated A21/Mk7 that the Atomic Weapons Establishment has been developing since 2020.
Tank maker KNDS delays stock listing, citing defense-market volatility
“KNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process," the company said.
Video purportedly shows Ukrainian unit running down Russian Shahed. The US is paying attention.
An unverified video of Ukrainian unit taking down a Shahed drone with an American-made interceptor comes as the U.S. Army seeks to field drones at scale.
UK defense plan to unlock fresh GCAP contract before Farnborough Airshow
The British government came up with essential funding on the day that cash flow for the jet was due to run out.
Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boats
The Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China.
Germany expands its exoatmospheric missile shield with second Arrow-3 deployment
Kaufbeuren will be home to the system’s radar site, while the actual interceptor launchers for that battery are planned for nearby Fliegerhorst Lechfeld.
UK’s Starmer unveils $20 billion defense boost in long-delayed investment plan
The Defence Investment Plan falls short of the £28 billion($37 billion) wanted by defense chiefs and represents a 5% increase in annual defense spending.
Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia
The Latgale region, where the new drone factory is to be built, is historically one of Latvia’s most economically disadvantaged.
Ascendant Paris to hold European-flavored Bastille Day flyover with nuclear undertones
The symbolism is notable as all four participating countries have signed up for some variation of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme.
Poland awards $4.8 billion A26 submarine deal to Saab
Under a separate deal, Warsaw aims to urgently acquire a “gap filler” boat for its Baltic Sea operations that will be used to train its sailors.
Israel sells Spyder air defense systems to Romania for $2.3 billion
According to manufacturer Rafael, it's the largest contract in its history.
