Switzerland to expand EU defense ties with new cyber-defense role
Swiss defense planners have balanced these new engagements with Bern’s policy of armed neutrality.
Europe
Poland, Romania lead a drone bonanza in Eastern Europe
Local companies are vying for new customers besides their national armed forces.
Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania team up to clear Black Sea mines
The three NATO countries' ships will go on two-week deployments at least twice every six months, per a new memorandum of understanding.
Rafael intercepts drone with newly combined Spyder air defense systems
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems had combined the short-range and medium-range variants of the Spyder surface-to-air system.
Hiring woes bedevil European nations stocking up on weapons
As countries spend big on additional weapons in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the question becomes if there are enough people to crew them.
From drones to sonobuoys, AUKUS partners betting on AI
The U.S. Department of Defense requested $1.8 billion for artificial intelligence in fiscal 2024.
US-China defense talks resume as two sides meet in Washington
Military officials from both countries met for two days, restarting a communications channel lapsed since 2022
Top Marine general in ‘good condition’ after open-heart surgery
Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, hasn’t been on full duty status since he went into cardiac arrest in October but plans to make a return.
Ukraine war pressure is reshaping Germany’s high-tech defense industry
A sector known for its boutique approach is adapting to the exploding demand generated by the war in Ukraine.
Turkey’s defense, aerospace exports rose by 25% last year
The sector's foreign sales totaled $5.5 billion in 2023, according to a report by the Turkish Exporters Assembly.
Germany’s Hensoldt hires Thales executive to lead company
Oliver Dörre will become CEO at Hensoldt and replace outgoing boss Thomas Müller on April 1.
