US approves sale of F-16s to the Philippines in $5.5bn weapons package
The move follows U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines last week and comes ahead of the annual, joint Balikatan exercise.
Europe
France calls for new EU ammo plan, speeding up satellite constellation
“We have to stop with the big speeches," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, alluding to European Union mechanics for re-arming Europe.
Denmark signals plan to join European air refueling pool, buy tankers
Refueling fighter aircraft en route is a prerequisite for Denmark to fly missions far from home, in the Arctic and Northern Atlantic, officials said.
US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about Houthi attack plans
For some U.S. allies, the leaked group chat about a planned Yemen attack casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington.
Saildrone launches Red Sea naval drone hardened against GPS jamming
Electromagnetic interference is a widespread problem for forces in the area, as Houthi rebels target commercial vessels.
Interview: Norwegian Army chief wants to generate ‘more firepower’
Maj. Gen. Lars S. Lervik says he doesn't care where military equipment comes from – Europe or the United States – as long as it works as intended.
US Army will not conduct Typhon live-fire at exercises in Philippines
Typhon has been in the Philippines for a year, angering China, which has criticized the move and warned it could destabilize the region.
Pentagon chief to visit Philippines for security talks, envoy says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific next week.
EU leaders green-light massive European rearmament Plan
The spending plan is explicitly designed to decouple from a reliance on America for weapons and security over time.
Norway’s coastal rangers eye fresh drones to find threats at sea
With sabotage risks on NATO’s mind, formations like this are rising to new prominence in national force structures.
For European envoys in DC, a new chill from Trump’s Pentagon
Delegates describe having trouble securing meetings with longtime contacts, and listening to scripted spiels about new priorities for the U.S. military.
