Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
“I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on X.
Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo
Moscow has been launching record numbers of glide bombs in 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, grinding down frontline positions.
New Zealand budget spares defense, intelligence agencies from cuts
“The rules-based global system is under strain. Countries are boosting their spending on defense," said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
Quad nations step up Indo-Pacific push with new initiatives
The announcement to build port infrastructure in Fiji comes amid China’s deepening ties with the South Pacific island, which straddles vital sea lanes.
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Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo
Moscow has been launching record numbers of glide bombs in 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, grinding down frontline positions.
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Lithuania to buy Patria armored vehicles, eyes local industry share
A contract is expected to be signed with the Finnish producer in 2027.
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Pentagon looks to reinvent the bunker-buster bomb
The goal is to go beyond the traditional brute-force approach of giant bombs and instead manipulate shock waves to destroy targets.
Quad nations step up Indo-Pacific push with new initiatives
The announcement to build port infrastructure in Fiji comes amid China’s deepening ties with the South Pacific island, which straddles vital sea lanes.
US troops are reportedly being targeted using location data, Pentagon says
U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials.
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Pentagon eyes drone testing ground in Mississippi
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to build a new testing ground for drones in Mississippi.
US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds
Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network, SpaceX officials argues.
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Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”
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Germany touts pan-German space command amid European push to supplant US tech
Austria’s Defense Minister Claudia Tanner reaffirmed that Austria plans to put three operationally designated military satellites into orbit next year.
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Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
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Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo
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New Zealand budget spares defense, intelligence agencies from cuts
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Quad nations step up Indo-Pacific push with new initiatives
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US Army turns resupply drone into rocket launcher in new test
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Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
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Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”
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Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers
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Pentagon eyes drone testing ground in Mississippi
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