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.
Europe
France, UK join forces in step toward European nuclear deterrent
The latest Franco-British move is the closest the continent has come to such a strategic capability, at least on paper.
Aegis Ashore Poland enters maintenance period ahead of NATO acceptance
The US Navy accepted the five-year-delayed Aegis Ashore Poland missile defense system in December, moving it directly into a four-month maintenance period.
Opinion
Corruption in China’s military is no excuse for American complacency
American policymakers should not bet on corruption to hamstring PLA modernization.
South Korean official touts fledgling drone command as global model
Seoul centralized military drone activities under a single command last year, following an embarrassing intrusion by North Korean aircraft in 2022.
UK moves to boost warship protections against ballistic missiles
MBDA received contracts worth $515 million to upgrade missile-defense systems so they are effective against a greater range of threats.
Romanian government readies fighting vehicle, howitzer deals in 2024
Officials in Bucharest are considering a substantial one-off increase of the defense budget to pay for new weapons.
Turkish navy receives unmanned surface vessel, three crewed ships
TCG Derya is now the second-largest ship in the Turkish navy after the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu.
Estonia kicks off work on semi-autonomous vessel for European navies
Those involved plan to develop and test a physical prototype by the end of 2027.
In first, UK downs aerial drone with test shot from DragonFire laser
The trial with the direct-energy weapon is considered a significant milestone toward the deployment of the system, possibly within five years.
Germany spends $1.3 billion on missile-based short-range air defenses
Berlin's forces will get a multi-level shield against drones, missiles and low-flying aircraft, starting with the development of an IRIS-T derivative.
