China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war
As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.
Europe
Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US Marines
Indra has struck its deal with Italy’s IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle.
Dutch broadcaster tracks carrier-group frigate with Bluetooth gadget
The MoD has made adjustments in response to the reported incident, including no longer allowing greeting cards with batteries to be sent.
Australia refines its defense strategy and investment plan
The government has laid out an aim for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2033-34.
France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035
French defense leaders are treating the acquisition of a new rocket artillery weapon as priority for the land forces.
How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
An arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks.
Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forces
Explainer: Here are some details regarding the scale of the decline and the country’s current capabilities.
EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons
The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.
France readies AI-powered combat data-management similar to US ‘Maven’
The system could be available within a few months, and available for exercises in September 2027, a top general said, declining to provide specifics.
Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
The Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.
White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.
France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenario
The small forward command post lets commanders “be in contact with the divisions, to be as close as possible to the engagement zone,” said a top general.
Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in Ukraine
A new bilateral agreement covers data sharing from engagements of the Panzerhaubitze 2000, RCH-155 artillery and the IRIS-T air-defense weapon.
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WWII
Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila.
Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defenses
The defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea
Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
The announcement marks a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe.
