US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China Sea
Adm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.
Europe
France asks FCAS partners to ‘rethink’ work share on fighter project
“The principle and details of this redesigned cooperation are currently being discussed with the partners," French armaments agency DGA told Defense News.
Train like you fight: Taiwan comes to grips with an old military adage
Military planners have vowed to inject a greater degree of realism into military training, as China readies new tactics for a potential invasion.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support at meeting of allies
The joint effort with Norway, just over $580 million, would entail hundreds of thousands of military drones, radar systems and anti-tank mines.
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
Turkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia
The ships represent Turkey’s first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region.
Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal
“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back to Washington.
France plans to test homemade HIMARS alternative by mid-2026
French officials have tasked two industry teams with developing options, while a foreign purchase is also still in the cards.
Space Force says its relationship with Europe is ‘business as usual’
Gen. Chance Saltzman's comments come as the Space Force prepares to release an international partnership strategy in the coming weeks.
European Defence Agency portfolio swells under bloc’s defense ambition
The agency’s role includes managing around 200 projects worth €681 million, from the Low Earth Orbit satellite demonstrator to buying 155mm shells.
