The Strait, the Gripens, and the Quiet Map Being Redrawn This Week
Three negotiations on three continents are converging on the same question: who underwrites security when the old guarantor is distracted.
Sherif Al-Mahdi · 23d ago
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Ukraine developing cheaper Patriot alternative: Freya system to become operational by late 2026
Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point, together with European partners, is developing an air-defense missile system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.
Anna Kuznetsova · 26d ago
Republican lawmakers criticize Pentagon over Trump's Poland troop withdrawal
US Army leaders expressed surprise at the Trump administration's abrupt decision to move troops from Poland, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans.
Pierre Dubois · 35d ago
Draghi warns Europe must act alone as Trump era dawns
Former ECB chief says continent faces 'truly alone together' moment as US becomes 'more adversarial and unpredictable'
Pierre Dubois · 37d ago
Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point launches satellites amid weaponry expansion
Producer of drones and missiles targets dozens of additional orbital launches in 2027.
Pierre Dubois · 37d ago
U.S. Air Force confirms $400 million cost estimate for jet acquisition from Qatar
Military officials affirm pricing figure for aircraft procurement tied to Gulf nation partnership.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
UK to replace donated AS90 guns with German-made howitzers
Defence procurement swap affects equipment previously sent to Ukraine support effort.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
Ukraine arms maker pursues satellite independence from U.S.
Defense company seeks to reduce reliance on American technology and supply chains.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
US military racing to match Ukraine's drone warfare revolution
Pentagon accelerates development of first-person-view attack drones after conflict reshapes combat tactics across Ukraine and Middle East.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
Germany seeks alternatives to cancelled Tomahawk deployment
Berlin is exploring defense options after US confirms it will not station cruise missiles in Germany.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
UK commits to boosting defense spending and strengthening NATO ties
King Charles III signals Britain will increase defense investment and improve relations with European partners to bolster security.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
Ukraine forms 'anti-ballistic coalition' with European partners
Zelensky launches joint missile defense initiative with EU allies to boost air protection.
Pierre Dubois · 39d ago
UK Pledges Drone Boats to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Defence Secretary John Healey commits unmanned vessels to regional security mission at London defense ministers meeting.
Pierre Dubois · 39d ago
Finland Tightens Export Controls on Medical Equipment Bound for Russia
Helsinki restricts shipments after discovering pharmaceutical goods may be diverted to military use.
Pierre Dubois · 39d ago
Ukraine nears Pentagon deal to test combat drones in US
Agreement would allow Kyiv to conduct trials of unmanned systems on American soil
Pierre Dubois · 39d ago
Russia plans late-2026 deployment of Sarmat ICBM
Moscow announces timeline for advanced intercontinental ballistic missile after successful test launch
Pierre Dubois · 39d ago
Ukraine seeks NATO support for scaling up domestic arms production
Foreign Minister Sybiha meets NATO chief Rutte in Brussels to discuss defense industry expansion.
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
European defense tech startup Helsing nears $1.2B funding round
The five-year-old military drone company backed by Spotify founder Daniel Ek is closing in on a major investment at an $18 billion valuation.
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
Finland's Stubb urges Europe to stay calm over US troop withdrawals
Finnish president says NATO capable of defending itself without increased US presence
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
Telekom and Rheinmetall develop drone defense shield
Two major German DAX companies partner to tackle rising threat of unmanned aerial systems.
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
Germany's defence minister seeks Ukraine weapons partnership
Pistorius arrives in Kyiv to discuss development of unmanned systems in first official visit.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Cambridge University Pursues Saudi Defence Ministry Deal Despite Rights Concerns
Elite British institution seeks partnership with Saudi Arabia's defence sector despite international scrutiny over human rights record.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Japan Abandons Decades of Pacifism, Permits Lethal Weapons Exports
Japan's historic shift in security policy allows the export of deadly weapons for the first time, marking a fundamental departure from post-war pacifist doctrine.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Modi Visits UAE to Strengthen Strategic Defense Partnership
Indian Prime Minister travels to the UAE to deepen military and defense ties between the two countries
Yusuf Al-Saadi · 41d ago
UK deploys HMS Dragon to Middle East as part of regional security plan
The air defense destroyer joins France in a coordinated 'prudent planning' effort amid ongoing regional instability.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Rubio Plays Down US Troop Withdrawal From Germany
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that President Trump has not decided on removing additional American service members beyond the planned 5,000 withdrawal.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago