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‘Outpost’ autonomous towers to monitor Greek islands for threats
Towers use artificial intelligence for geo-locating, classifying and tracking a wide-range of threats, according to manufacturer Lambda Automata.
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Europe
US may establish new command in Germany to arm Ukraine: report
A final decision on the command is expected within the next few weeks.
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Colombia inks deal that could see Damen build five Sigma frigates
The price for each fully fitted frigate is expected to be about $400 million.
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UK’s Radakin sees grinding duel, ‘skirmish opportunities’ in Ukraine
Adm. Antony Radakin painted a rather static picture of the conflict’s trajectory that’s not conducive to quick wins.
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Nordic countries draft new playbook for defending NATO’s north
Central to the thinking is a desire to view the territories of Norway, Sweden and Finland more holistically in defense plans.
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Lithuania boosts defense budget to buy HIMARS, trucks, drones
In total, the government plans to earmark 2.52 percent of the country’s 2022 gross domestic product for defense.
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French 2023 defense budget adds $3 billion to fund ‘war economy’
The increase was forecast by Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu when he met with French lawmakers this summer.
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Indonesia touts KF-21 fighter jet need, but is mum on laggard payments
Jakarta's budget has come under pressure, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Soldiers manning HIMARS head to Latvia for exercises
Army officials said the exercise shows they can send soldiers and long-range precision fires at a moment’s notice anywhere in Europe.
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Despite economic woes, UK leaders tout massive defense-spending hike
Analysts question whether the Ministry of Defence could even spend the amount of extra money envisioned by the Truss government.
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