Switzerland to expand EU defense ties with new cyber-defense role
Swiss defense planners have balanced these new engagements with Bern’s policy of armed neutrality.
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Poland, Romania lead a drone bonanza in Eastern Europe
Local companies are vying for new customers besides their national armed forces.
Pentagon chief Austin confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
“What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen. These are things that we need to sort out,” Lloyd Austin was quoted as saying.
Norway to develop new NASAMS radar with Raytheon and Kongsberg
The next-generation sensor will be based on the Raytheon GhostEye family of radars, with one of the key upgrades focused on increased range.
Germany, UK to sign pact on long-range weapons, sweeping defense ties
The agreement amounts to a comprehensive reboot of defense ties between London and Berlin that had lacked structure since Britain left the European Union.
Australia announces $4.7 billion purchase of US air defense missiles
The deal checks off a top priority in Australia's 2024 defense strategy, published this spring.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sees some allies warm to NATO membership bid
Zelenskyy said France, Britain and Italy have shown signs of support, while Germany has reservations that only Washington could help overcome.
Polish government eyes Chinook buy as heavy-lift military workhorse
The country's defense minister singled out the Boeing-made aircraft as a candidate, but he gave no details about the impending acquisition program.
Pentagon chief unveils $400 million in Ukraine aid during Kyiv visit
This is the second such package within a week, as Ukraine's defensive lines wear in the east.
Ukraine should lift export ban on reconnaissance drones, vendor says
Officials in Kyiv are studying options for allowing Ukrainian arms makers to export weapons as long as the needs of local forces are met first.
Russia flaunts doomsday weapons to curb Western support for Ukraine
This year has seen President Vladimir Putin repeatedly brandish the nuclear sword.
