Trump faces sharper questions over possible military action on Iran
The White House insists military options remain “on the table” regarding Iran, with the Islamic Republic convulsed by nationwide protests.
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French UN troops in Lebanon jam, chase off drone coming from Israel
According to a UNIFIL spokesperson, peacekeeping forces were “aggressively” approached by the drone that flew as close as 30 meters above them.
EU mandates buy-European preference in new Ukraine assistance package
The language represents Brussels’ most explicit attempt yet in leveraging aid to bolster Europe’s defense industrial base, though not all members agree.
How tiny Singapore ties China and Taiwan in training for war
The project’s continuation, while low-key and under pressure before 2020 from China to end it or move it to a Chinese location, strengthens Taiwan’s image.
Macron puts local defense firms on notice France may buy European
The French president said the country's defense companies shouldn't get too comfy, as neighbor nations move faster with certain technologies.
Remains of Cuban officers killed during Venezuela strike repatriated
The bodies of 32 Cuban officers killed during a stunning U.S. attack on Venezuela have been repatriated to their homeland.
Latvia eyes indirect-fires boost with new Archer howitzer acquisition
Latvia and Sweden plan to create a joint Archer unit around which to structure howitzer training and exercises.
NATO nations send scouting teams to Greenland amid US annexation talk
European governments are still coming to grips with the unprecedented situation of a NATO ally threatening one of their own.
Czechoslovak Group plans stock-market listing amid Europe defense boom
The family-owned defense firm is seeking a valuation of about €30 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the deal.
US, Denmark trade barbs over Greenland as NATO boosts Arctic presence
The U.S. and Denmark remain at odds over Greenland's future, Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday following a tense White House meeting.
Ukraine says Russian military trucks are at Zaporizhzhia power plant
Defense News was able to independently geolocate the video to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in the city of Enerhodar, occupied by Russia.
US forces in Qatar eye evacuating some personnel amid Iran tension
The decision to move personnel comes in the wake of a senior official in Iran bringing up an earlier Iranian attack on U.S. troops there.
Europeans trumpet Arctic defense in bid to soften US Greenland claims
To many Europeans, the most urgent threat to Greenland right now seems not to be China, Russia or North Korea but rather their longtime U.S. ally.
Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian drones
The SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.
US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV business
The enlarged HII site in Portchester, England, will now be able to assemble the company’s Remus 620 medium-class modular unmanned underwater vehicles.
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
Over a span of 18 months, Wei sent photos and videos of the Essex, advised on the location of various ships and shared information on the Essex's weapons.
Rheinmetall’s Lynx fighting vehicles could soon see combat in Ukraine
The decision to procure the Lynx followed extensive testing by Ukrainian forces, according to the German arms giant.
