Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project
Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war.
Dutch armed forces to add drone operators to combat brigades
The Dutch military will expand that capability “significantly” by deploying 1,000 to 1,200 personnel specifically for drone and counter-drone operations.
US-made naval drone with active warhead washes up in northern Turkey, gets blown up
The vessel, identified as an AEGIR-W variant, came aground on a beach in the Yüceler neighborhood of Ünye district in Ordu province.
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Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war.
Terror groups under increased scrutiny in DNI’s annual threat report
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Amid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.
Ukraine’s top drone units to bring frontline lessons to Washington this month
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Ukraine spent years perfecting cheap drone killers. After burning through billions in missiles in three days, the U.S. and its allies are asking for help.
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Australian companies increasingly look to US following AUKUS pact
With the AUKUS pact, Australian companies are establishing larger footprints within the defense industrial base stateside, but hurdles remain.
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Italian leaders scramble to reverse military headcount shrinkage
The country's Navy, for example, needs a massive 34% increase in the number of sailors, according to the sea service's latest annual report.
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