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At pivotal summit, Canadian-European security cooperation is a central focus The proposed measures would advance a broader strategic partnership that calls for Canada and Europe to assume greater responsibility for shared security while reinforcing NATO.
Destinus' monthly output tops Europe's pre-war annual cruise missile production Defence startup Destinus says it has built more than 1,750 Ruta cruise missiles in Europe and now produces more cruise missiles in a month than Europe did in a year before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Switzerland shortlists SAMP/T, Barak MX for long-range air defense Switzerland narrowed down the choice of the country's second future long-range air defense system to either Israel's Barak MX system or the French-Italian SAMP/T NG.
NATO's Black Sea nations decry Ukraine war spillover endangering commercial ship traffic The meeting signals a coordinated approach by the three NATO littoral states to the growing risks to commercial shipping and maritime infrastructure arising from the Russia-Ukraine war.
After Vucic ouster, Serbia's weapons-buying habits are under the microscope One of Europe's key arms purchasers, Serbia, is likely to slow down procurement and investigate the probity of recent buys after a student-led protest movement ousted the country's long-time strongman leader in a surprise election win on Sunday.
Trump's Russian diesel deal benefits Moscow more than US consumers, experts say Trump's diesel deal gives Moscow cash and leverage, while Ukraine is pressed to give up one of its few advantages on the battlefield and in negotiations, experts and U.S. lawmakers said.
UK's Healey says government will fill defense plan gap by 'reprioritizing' Finance minister John Healey said on Wednesday "reprioritization" in other departments would fill a £4.7 billion ($6.3 billion) gap in Britain's Defence Investment Plan.
Finlands defense minister talks NATO, Ukraine and fishing "We know that Russia is a threat, but we have to just do our stuff, be prepared to invest heavily, keep our friends close, get new friends globally and do stuff right —that's the Finnish way to handle a difficult security situation."
If Canada picks the Gripen fighter, these local firms would help Saab deliver the jets Saab will collaborate with several of Canada's top aerospace firms to build the Gripen fighter jet in Canada if the aircraft is selected by the Prime Minister Mark Carney's government.
US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility The United States government has selected Poland to host a new European maintenance facility for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors.
Britain will not join Canada-led defense bank initiative Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, in a setback to efforts to create the world's first global defense bank, according to a person familiar with the matter.
India capitalizes on Europe's growing demand for ammunition Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that demand linked to the European Union's "ReArm Europe" initiative is boosting exports.
India capitalizes on Europe's growing demand for ammunition Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that demand linked to the European Union's "ReArm Europe" initiative is boosting exports.
Britain will not join Canada-led defense bank initiative Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, in a setback to efforts to create the world's first global defense bank, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Helsing unveils interceptor missiles designed to chase Russia's fast-flying Geran drones Germany's Helsing is offering a novel pair of air-defense missiles, plus the requisite AI software to organize intercepts, for downing fast attack drones for under $100,000 per shot.
US military needs 'urgent revolutionary institutional change' to prepare for modern war, Petraeus says Ret. Army Gen. David Petraeus praised the Pentagon's new Autonomous Warfare Command but said the U.S. must rapidly prepare for modern autonomous war.
'The West can't stop me': Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satellite Washington blamed Moscow for deliberately moving a Russian military satellite with an undisclosed mission close last week to a U.S.-registered satellite.
France, UK carry out joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise for first time "This is a revolution for the Strategic Air Forces, which have always operated in complete autonomy since their creation in the 1960s," said one analyst.
Leonardo, Rheinmetall secure $4 billion contracts with Italian Army, report says The defense companies secured two contracts with the Italian Army for $4.16 billion for armored vehicles, an Italian financial newspaper reported.
Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia deter Iranian attacks and make its military more self-reliant, but they risk fueling a regional missile race.
China's first aircraft carrier forms 'evolving pattern' of voyages in disputed Asian seas The carrier group's passages not far from Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines have raised alerts.
New Zealand defense chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship' "These matters revolved around an inappropriate relationship I had when in a position of unit command, and I regret not disclosing this."
Denmark to buy Kongsberg, Covenant missiles for new long-range strike option Copenhagen wants to acquire the capability to strike back at enemies attacking first, hoping for a deterrent effect.
Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.
US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China's missile arsenal.
UK's Royal Navy has 'serious' anti-submarine warfare gap, committee finds The Royal Navy has a "serious anti-submarine warfare gap" that weakens the U.K.'s ability to respond to Russia's submarine and underwater sabotage threats.
Ukraine to be able to buy military supplies via NATO agency: report The deal comes amid worsening U.S.-Ukraine relations since U.S. President Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russia this month to lower U.S. prices.
Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy Pasteurization Audit Training.
German military raises sabotage threat level amid warning of Russian attacks: report German forces themselves could face attacks at home, according to a classified internal analysis reported by public broadcaster WDR and newspaper SZ.
China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries' navies, a new report says.