


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.

Europe
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.

France kicks off development of wingman drone for Rafale fighter jet
The stealthy wingman drone will be operated directly from the Rafale cockpit, the Armed Forces Ministry said.

With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.

Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.

Trophy vehicle-defense system gets top-attack upgrade
Manufacturer Rafael claims to have resolved a key vulnerability that has plagued armored vehicles and main battle tanks.

Naval Group launches robotic boat featuring lessons from Ukraine
The Seaquest S vessel is currently undergoing sea trials in France.

Brazil’s deal for Israeli howitzers ‘frozen’ over Gaza war
The project remains frozen but not formally canceled, according to military sources in Brasilia.

Romania picks Turkish armored vehicles in $940 million deal
The Romanian government aims to have most of the 1,000-plus vehicles Cobra II vehicles manufactured in Romania.

Netherlands delivers F-16s to Ukraine, provides $440M for drones
After giving warplanes and Patriot air-defense systems to Kyiv, the Dutch government eyes a leading role in cooperating on advanced drones.

Italian minister proposes fresh taxes on arms makers’ windfall profits
Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgett cited the need for "sacrifices from everyone," as Italy struggles to boost its finances.
