


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.

US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.

Lockheed Martin eyes Patriot interceptor parts production in Spain
Spain's Grupo Oesia is to make parts of the PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile for Lockheed, expanding the two companies' partnership first announced last year.

Opinion
Congress’ Pentagon budget increase is in need of transparency
A modicum of sunlight and oversight would help ensure that future Pentagon budget increases prioritize the nation’s best interests.

Polish president wants NATO nukes for deterring Russia
The mechanics of Poland hosting NATO nuclear weapons could be the next contentious issue between President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

House passes contentious Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package
The House advanced President Joe Biden's foreign aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan six months after Congress first received the proposal.

Nigeria expects first batch of Leonardo M-346 fighter jets this year
This year kicks off a delivery schedule for the light fighter plane that entails four batches of six aircraft each for the African nation.

India proffers HAL its largest-ever tender: 97 Tejas fighters
The state-owned company has ramped up its annual production capacity in anticipation of additional contracts.

From customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reach
Iranian contractors and government officials have picked up on market demand, frequenting arms expos and other events in Russia, Iraq, Qatar and more.

Albania courts NATO investors to revive Soviet-era munitions plants
Tirana officials are already working with the alliance to determine scale of required investments and product types to be manufactured at three sites.
