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.
Israel moves to strengthen defense production amid boycott calls
Calls to boycott the sale of ammunition to Israel have led to a push to strengthen production independence.
Guam missile defense office awaits funds to build layered architecture
The joint program office for the missile defense of Guam is creating a layered air and missile defense architecture on the Pacific island.
Italy signs €1.5 billion contract for two new FREMM frigates
The platforms will offer enhanced capabilities for defeating drone attacks and operating sub-sea, surface and aerial unmanned systems.
The US election and NATO: What’s at stake
The upcoming U.S. presidential election could transform the alliance and America's role in it, analysts say.
July Red Sea recap: Houthis continue to target commercial vessels
U.S. forces destroyed at least 31 Houthi air drones, 16 surface drones, and four radar sites in Yemen in July.
Will Russia deploy offensive missiles capable of striking Europe?
Such an escalation is a possibility if the U.S. deploys offensive missiles to Germany in the coming years, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
UK launches global MQ-9B drone users’ club for allies
The drone program is growing rapidly, as it initially included six nations and now comprises ten.
At training event in Philippines, harsh climate challenges sustainment
Hours of pouring rain in 95-degree heat at the JPMRC X made for steamy operations that required new thinking on sustaining soldiers in Pacific climates.
Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis
Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.
