Germany’s Merz lifts range limit on weapons donated to Ukraine
Merz did not mention Taurus cruise missiles in his announcement, casting fresh mystery on the practical implications of the apparent policy shift.
Europe
Italy to double missile interceptor production as Ukraine runs out
That will be little relief to Kyiv, as the production boost is projected for next year.
Europe is plagued by too many naval yards, French Navy chief says
The Naviris joint venture between Italy’s Fincantieri and France’s Naval Group has failed to spur vendor consolidation, said Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
With Iveco Defence up for sale, Italy may lose a key military supplier
Numerous firms from around the world are reportedly ready to put in offers for IDV, with Spanish media suggesting Spain’s Indra is ready to pay €1 billion.
Switzerland to expand EU defense ties with new cyber-defense role
Swiss defense planners have balanced these new engagements with Bern’s policy of armed neutrality.
Poland, Romania lead a drone bonanza in Eastern Europe
Local companies are vying for new customers besides their national armed forces.
Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design
The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.
British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range
The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.
Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea
Incidents in the Baltic Sea are ripe with the potential for escalation, one analyst cautioned.
Opinion
Europe’s defense investments signal big wins for American industry
A significant amount of investment opportunities will be open to U.S. companies, writes Jovita Neliupšienė, the EU ambassador to the United States.
Romania’s new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course
As a member of the EU and one of the easternmost members of the NATO military alliance, Romania plays a pivotal role in Western security infrastructure.
Britain to upgrade military pilot training with $400 million package
The investment will result in a four-fold increase in mission aircrew trainees to 140 per year, according to thy Ministry of Defence.
EU, UK agree defense partnership as prelude to tighter cooperation
The pact is meant to align London's defense policy more closely with that of mainland Europe, with potential avenues for accessing common financing.
Denmark receives four more F-35s; half of fleet now home after delays
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen told business newspaper Borsen in March that he wanted to order more F-35 jets.
Netherlands buys 46 Leopard tanks from KNDS for more than $1 billion
The Netherlands had announced its tank-buying plans in September 2024, as part of increased defense spending.
TUSAŞ and Airbus team up on jet trainer pitch for Spanish Air Force
The partnership aims to combine Airbus’s experience in aircraft design, production and training with TUSAŞ’s Hürjet jet trainer.
Competitors for Spain’s future 6x6 armored vehicle face off in Madrid
Defense manufacturers eyeing a possible Spanish order flocked to Madrid this week for the biannual Feindef defense show.
