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.
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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.
Philippines launches comic to counter China’s South China Sea claims
One fictional student in the 40-page comic book describes China as a bully and another says Beijing’s “behavior is outrageous.”
Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?
The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, between the United States, Canada and Finland is meant to pool new ship construction.
Sanctioned North Korean arms makers find new cover in Russia’s shadow
A North Korean company started marketing its products with a reference to lessons learned in Russia's fight against Ukraine.
Leonardo, drone maker Baykar seek ‘synergies’ on battlefield sensors
Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish drone maker Baykar are discussing a team-up which could see Leonardo’s electronics and radar mounted on Baykar’s drones.
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales move ahead on next-generation tank project
A shareholder agreement among contractors moves the envisioned Eurotank closer to actual work getting done on the program.
Key EU military official urges sharpening of mutual-defense clause
The stipulation lacks meaning in the event of a conflict, said the chairman of the EU Military Committee.
German defense officials craft a digital über-model for the Bundeswehr
The insights are meant to generate a blueprint for a new way of doing business, streamlined flows of standardized data and all.
German Patriot batteries begin guarding Ukraine aid hub in Poland
Rzeszów, a large Polish city in close proximity to the country’s border with Ukraine, is an instrumental location in the flow of Western equipment.
China commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US
The ship has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons and includes stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration.
