


Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line
Lithuania declared this week that it is creating a three-level defensive border intended to delay or stop enemy movement in the event of an enemy attack.

Europe
Putin wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk as part of ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.

Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog
Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet.

The West doubles down on aiding Ukraine with heavy weapons
Plans to send yet heavier equipment designed to win maneuver battles are expected to come to a head.

Administrator funneled Army aviation tech data to Beijing University
The administrator faces a 20-year prison sentence and $1 million fine.

Swedish defense industry bosses eye NATO business dividend
Unfettered cooperation with other alliance members could boost the country's industrial base – and revamp one long-standing, national ambition in process.

UAE joins South Korea’s military transport aircraft program
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed two memorandums of understanding to improve bilateral defense ties.

UK defense chief announces jump-start for new field artillery weapons
The British are worried about an imminent shortfall in deep-strike arms as they study Russia's invasion of in Ukraine.

World leaders should press Switzerland on arms deliveries to Ukraine
American and European leaders should make clear to their Swiss hosts that Bern’s position on the transfer of Gepard ammunition will incur consequences.
Estonia buys 12 more howitzers amid ‘lessons from Ukraine’
The deal increases the country's number of South Korean-made K9 Thunder weapons to 36.

Nordic Council seeks deeper regional cybersecurity cooperation
The group has emerged as a driving force to deepen cross-border cyber security collaboration between member states.
