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.
Opinion
The US and Europe must recalibrate their security partnership
Europeans can help blunt the argument in Washington that U.S. resources are too stretched to focus on Europe and the Indo-Pacific at the same time.
Argentina’s new president seeks stronger military amid fiscal troubles
President Luis Petri promised on the campaign trail to modernize the country’s defense force, but experts question whether this is possible.
Crude ground robots emerge on the battlefields of Ukraine, experts say
With drones and artillery pouncing on any troop movements along the front lines, unmanned ground vehicles are starting to fill a logistics gap.
US special ops may be buying too many Armed Overwatch planes, says GAO
The Sky Warden aircraft is intended to carry out close air support, strike and ISR missions against violent extremist groups in permissive areas.
Finland to double ammunition production, build new factories
The plan is in line with European pledges to increase military aid for Ukraine.
Congress passed the FY24 defense policy bill: Here’s what’s inside
Congress just passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. Here's a look at some key provisions.
UK, Italy, Japan ink management plan for next-gen fighter program
The effort will be steered from an HQ in Britain, with a Japanese leader for the government apparatus and an Italian executive for the industry side.
Ukraine’s innovative edge counters Russian mass, official says
"With whatever capabilities we have now, with whatever capabilities we can be provided by our partners, we are going to fight."
Germany spends $2.3 billion on Airbus light attack helicopters
The order includes anti-tank combat configurations, but not for all aircraft.
