Trump-Putin summit could decide the course of the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump is flying to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Putin that could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine and the fate of European security.
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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.
Estonia proposes agreement to buy Ukrainian weapons
Defense officials in Tallinn believe there is a workaround to the blanket Ukrainian arms export ban.
EU approves first-ever funding for joint weapons, ammo procurement
Air defense weapons, armored vehicles and 155mm artillery ammunition are on the bloc's shopping list.
Kongsberg wins biggest-ever missile contract from US Navy, Marines
The Norwegian company will provide its Naval Strike Missile, which is being installed on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships and Constellation-class frigates.
French Navy carrier commander ponders data overload, battle at sea
"We are now cooperating at a sort of equal level with the threat – being a lot more humble and thinking more efficiently," said Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard.
France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war
The idea behind the reserve is to create a pool of skilled experts that can be activated to train others or help boost production.
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
Iveco to get a piece of Italy’s massive combat vehicles, tanks program
Iveco said it would be looking to offer its capabilities in “advanced propulsion and drivetrain systems to highly specialized protection technologies.”
France, UK embrace fully drone-based naval mine hunting with new tech
Novel systems include a portable operations center, unmanned surface vehicles for finding mines, and underwater drones for disabling them.
