


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.

With Indo-Pacific undersea cables at risk, companies tout their tech
Taiwan has reported five cases of seabed cable damage this year already, compared with just three each in 2023 and 2024.

Netherlands to buy anti-torpedo weapon, tracked armor, new rifle
Total spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget range for each project.

In search of new partners, Russia courts Gulf countries
Iran, Russia and China held their fifth joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman last month.

Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine over Crimea question
“There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,” Zelenskyy said.

Marines deploy drone-killing MADIS system for Balikatan drills
The exercise marks the first time the aerial defense system has been deployed outside the U.S. with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.

Spanish spending spike to help hit NATO budget target this year
Spain so far has been among the alliance’s lowest defense spenders, with just 1.3% of the country’s total economic power going to the military.

Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets
Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.

Russian drones batter Ukraine's Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
A new meeting is expected Wednesday in London, which could be decisive in determining whether the Trump administration continues its involvement.

US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
