US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says
Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
Europe
Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare
“The system that possesses more data and better understands that data, proposes solutions — that system will gain the advantage over the other."
US plans major cut to jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
The United States reportedly plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe.
Paris defense show may be last chance to buy before war, CEO says
Surging defense spending means Eurosatory is bigger than ever this year, with the number of exhibitors rising 30% to more than 2,600, per the organizer.
Trump vows to seize Iran’s Kharg Island
Kharg Island, the linchpin of Iran’s oil industry, has once more come under focus amid a fraying ceasefire.
UK defense secretary resigns in protest of government spending plan
In his resignation letter to Starmer, Healey said he had now seen the defense funding plan, and it “falls well short of what is required."
German, Spanish FCAS companies rally to preserve breakthrough fighter tech
With existing FCAS contracts ending this year, the companies want the government to keep spending money on a sixth-generation warplane.
‘They got very lucky,’ Trump says of downed Apache helicopter’s crew
After a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone, President Donald Trump said the rescued aviators “got very lucky.”
US Navy stands up naval support activity in Western Australia
As part of the AUKUS security pact, NSA Stirling will provide support for personnel assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West.
Qatari-donated Air Force One now sports red, white and blue paint job
The interim Air Force One VC-25B Bridge aircraft is undergoing its final modifications ahead of a summer rollout.
Germany welcome in GCAP, but new Leonardo boss warns about timing
CEO Lorenzo Mariani said that the advantages of a new partner were extra cash and know-how.
German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
Airbus, which represented Germany and Spain in FCAS, is increasingly looking to Sweden’s Saab as a preferred partner, according to sources.
The US usually sells weapons to Taiwan – with drones, expect the reverse
Taiwan's biggest appeal is the lack of China in the manufacturing supply chain, one analyst said.
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes
“Knowing what we know today, we wouldn’t set up a program in this way again,” Pistorius said.
Putin offers Su-57 to India as New Delhi faces stealth fighter gap
The co-production and customization being offered by Russia marks one of the most expansive defense cooperation proposals made in recent years to India.
US soldiers rescued by drone after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 59 and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division led the rescue, with Air Force assets assisting, as well.
