Raytheon, Germany’s Diehl eye team-up on European Stinger coproduction
Diehl noted that assessment of “various options for increasing production capacity, both at existing sites and possibly other locations,” is already underway.
Beware ‘drone-tastic’ thinking: UK armed forces chief says ‘traditional’ capabilities still matter
Adm. Tony Radakin also warned, however, that whoever gets to "artificial super intelligence" first will dominate on the battlefield.
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JADC2 gets its first C2 gateway authorized to update itself
The initial command and control gateway to earn a continuous Authority to Operate is changing multi-domain operations.
The economic argument for keeping US forces in Europe
"The first Trump administration argued 'economic security is national security.' When it comes to basing US military forces in Europe, the reverse is also true," writes .John Deni in this op-ed.
Poland signs off on $3.8 billion F-16 fighter jet upgrade
"Our goal is for Poland to be among the top three NATO countries in terms of operational capabilities," said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defense.
Unmanned ground vehicles ‘really crucial’ in fight against Russia: Ukrainian official
Maj. Gen. Borys Kremenskyi told a ground vehicles conference his military is ready to “test” any options industry has to offer.
Switzerland weighs cuts to F-35 order amid cost dispute, tariff pressure
The Swiss government says it is still committed to buying the F-35 stealth fighter, though Defense Minister Martin Pfister reportedly said that Bern may end up buying fewer of the jets due to a cost increase.
Michigan: Arsenal of Democracy for dangerous times
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
The Break Out: Ukrainian dreams of drone exports, and a big US Navy stress test [Video]
In this week's episode, we look at how some Ukrainian drone makers hope for foreign customers. Plus we hear from Naval Warfare Reporter Justin Katz about the Navy's Large Scale Exercise.
Industry giving little away regarding interest in UK loyal wingman effort
The British military appears to be in the market for “disposable” one-way drones that can carry electronic warfare (EW) and kinetic payloads, “signature managed” aircraft that could offer “reduced detectability” against integrated air defense systems and “autonomous solutions.”
Germany suspends weapon exports to Israel for Gaza war
What impact the arms export ban will have on Israel’s new offensive in Gaza remains to be seen, particularly as the policy relates only to new equipment.
Sweden says Thailand set to seal next Saab JAS 39 Gripen deal
Still, a Swedish official told Breaking Defense that any deal won't be finalized until the ink is dry during an expected signing ceremony.
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Spain rules out F-35 order, prioritizes Eurofighter and FCAS
A Lockheed Martin executive previously told Breaking Defense that the F-35 was Madrid's only real option to replace aging Harrier jets for ship-based operations.
Nordic nations bankroll US weapons for Ukraine in $500 million pledge
The Swedish government said today it will commit $275 million and that the wider Nordic pledge is in line with President Donald Trump’s decision last month to supply Kiev with “defence material, in the form of several support packages.”
With Intelsat buy, SES targets European defense market
SES's American arm, SES Space & Defense, was awarded a five-year "Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract" to provide the US Army with satellite communications services.
Lockheed, Rheinmetall take first GMARS live fire shot
The range achieved from the live fire exercise and any targets hit were not disclosed, but Rheinmetall company literature states that GMARS can aid “fire support missions up to a range of 400+ km.”