Iran war depleted US Patriot missile stockpiles, creating readiness challenges, experts say
The U.S. has depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot missile interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran, new analysis says.
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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers.
Ukraine’s F-16s are being worn out from intercepting Russian drones
Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 one-way attack drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the country's small fleet.
Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATO’s conventional defense.
House-passed defense bill includes controversial US-Israel tech measure
The House-passed defense bill includes a measure to encourage co-development and co-production between the U.S. and Israeli defense industrial bases.
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
Zelenskyy later told Fox News’ “Hannity” show that Trump had “accepted that he will give us licenses” to produce the Patriot interceptors.
US Central Command, UAE to launch artificial intelligence task force
CENTCOM and the UAE will establish Task Force Talon Synapse aimed at boosting the development of military artificial intelligence applications.
Finland closes airspace, restricts maritime traffic near Russia over drone risk
Finland’s military said it closed a section of Finnish airspace and restricted maritime traffic off the country’s southern coast near the Russian border.
French wildfires threaten nuclear deterrence industry, Rafale assembly
Wildfires raging west of the French city of Bordeaux are threatening a number of France’s key defense-industrial sites.
Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
Austria’s coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six.
India moves closer to a homegrown, long-range air defense
A recent interceptor test marked the first demonstration of New Delhi’s efforts to build a system that could rival the Russian-made S-400.
US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold up a major weapons package.
Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Tehran described the attack on its vessel as an act of aggression while accusing Kyiv of seeking to expand the war in Ukraine.
From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships
Drone units operating far behind the front line on Ukraine’s sweeping steppe have hit more than 180 vessels and other sea-borne targets in recent weeks.
With no Iran war end in sight, Germany pulls back two navy ships eyed for Hormuz mission
German defense leaders have little hope for peace in Iran soon, pulling back two navy ships meant to support a post-war mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, who currently serves as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, was nominated to take over the top job on Thursday.
Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft fleet.
