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.
Spanish spending spike to help hit NATO budget target this year
Spain so far has been among the alliance’s lowest defense spenders, with just 1.3% of the country’s total economic power going to the military.
Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets
Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
A new meeting is expected Wednesday in London, which could be decisive in determining whether the Trump administration continues its involvement.
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
Serbian leader to attend Moscow Victory Day parade despite EU warnings
President Aleksandar Vucic is undeterred by warnings from Brussels that a Moscow visit would amount to an endorsement of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Behind Italy’s defense-spending hike, pushback at home
Italy has little appetite to spend, despite the threat of Russian aggression on its doorstep.
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis
The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.
‘Eurotank’ firms form joint venture before talks with Germany, France
The contractors are charged with building a futuristic tank while showcasing Europe’s unified arms industry at the same time.
In first, British Army uses radio-wave weapon to knock out drone swarm
The system zapped multiple drone targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, according to a government statement.
