European drone training sites mushroom in nod to Ukraine war tactics
With drones becoming a staple of modern warfare, nations are creating new test facilities to put them through their paces.
Europe
Estonia to launch explosives factory in regional rush for ammunition
The envisioned plant is a key part of Estonia's plan to significantly increase the production of artillery shells.
Netherlands to buy anti-torpedo weapon, tracked armor, new rifle
Total spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget range for each project.
Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine over Crimea question
“There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,” Zelenskyy said.
Spanish spending spike to help hit NATO budget target this year
Spain so far has been among the alliance’s lowest defense spenders, with just 1.3% of the country’s total economic power going to the military.
Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets
Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
A new meeting is expected Wednesday in London, which could be decisive in determining whether the Trump administration continues its involvement.
Serbian leader to attend Moscow Victory Day parade despite EU warnings
President Aleksandar Vucic is undeterred by warnings from Brussels that a Moscow visit would amount to an endorsement of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Behind Italy’s defense-spending hike, pushback at home
Italy has little appetite to spend, despite the threat of Russian aggression on its doorstep.
‘Eurotank’ firms form joint venture before talks with Germany, France
The contractors are charged with building a futuristic tank while showcasing Europe’s unified arms industry at the same time.
In first, British Army uses radio-wave weapon to knock out drone swarm
The system zapped multiple drone targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, according to a government statement.
Turkey hosts Black Sea security talks with Ukraine, France, UK
Turkish officials have clarified that no Russian representatives are participating, and that this is not a direct negotiation between Russia and Ukraine.
Saddam Haftar’s visit to Ankara marks shift in Turkey’s Libya policy
The meeting comes shortly after reports that U.S. oil giant Chevron has expressed interest in exploring a 47,000 km² area south of Crete.
F-35 nations prize spare parts, as US dismisses kill-switch angst
Concerns have grown in Europe about the extent to which Washington could exercise control over F-35 fleets globally.
Canada, Finland tout different paths of ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with US
Canada and Finland are jockeying for position in what could become a large U.S. investment in icebreakers.
Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl
Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
