Leonardo debuts drone-mounted jammer to bamboozle air threats
The BriteStorm, which the firm is showing off at the AUSA convention in Washington, will weigh about 2.5kg and occupy the space of six Coke cans.
Mideast Africa
US to send missile defense system and troops to Israel
That announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.
One on one with US Army Pacific Command chief Gen. Charles Flynn
The Army's top commander in the Pacific discusses the service's new long-range strike arsenal and building roads with local engineers.
US Army Pacific to absorb new units under ‘transformation’ mantra
Several units in the Pacific — from Hawaii to Alaska — were chosen as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s 'transformation in contact' push.
Italy’s Avio expands to fill US Army solid rocket motor orders
The company plans to grow its footprint in the United States, starting production for American customers at its Italian site in the meantime.
Opinion
To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
Gulf countries beef up their undersea-warfare chops with European tech
French and Italian firms are on tap to supply sonar technology and miniature submarines to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, respectively.
Finnish startups are thriving in the wake of NATO expansion
Helsinki's accession to the defense alliance has bolstered growth among startups, namely those with civilian and defense portfolios.
France kicks off development of wingman drone for Rafale fighter jet
The stealthy wingman drone will be operated directly from the Rafale cockpit, the Armed Forces Ministry said.
With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
Trophy vehicle-defense system gets top-attack upgrade
Manufacturer Rafael claims to have resolved a key vulnerability that has plagued armored vehicles and main battle tanks.
Naval Group launches robotic boat featuring lessons from Ukraine
The Seaquest S vessel is currently undergoing sea trials in France.
Brazil’s deal for Israeli howitzers ‘frozen’ over Gaza war
The project remains frozen but not formally canceled, according to military sources in Brasilia.
Romania picks Turkish armored vehicles in $940 million deal
The Romanian government aims to have most of the 1,000-plus vehicles Cobra II vehicles manufactured in Romania.
Netherlands delivers F-16s to Ukraine, provides $440M for drones
After giving warplanes and Patriot air-defense systems to Kyiv, the Dutch government eyes a leading role in cooperating on advanced drones.
Italian minister proposes fresh taxes on arms makers’ windfall profits
Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgett cited the need for "sacrifices from everyone," as Italy struggles to boost its finances.
