How North Korean forces are bolstering Russia’s war against Ukraine
North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Europe
Rheinmetall scales down 2026 sales outlook on scrapped frigate program
German defense company Rheinmetall lowered its 2026 sales outlook on Thursday after the German government canceled a delayed frigate program.
Researchers home in on origins of Russia’s Baltic GPS jamming
Analysts have been tracking Russian electronic warfare from across the Gdańsk Bay, pinpointing familiar sites in Kaliningrad.
Baykar vows to produce military drones at Piaggio sites in Italy
Italian enterprise minister Adolfo Urso said the deal ensured “a great future for a company that has had a glorious past, an icon of Made in Italy.”
US vendors tussle over Norway’s maritime-surveillance drone business
Northrop Grumman and General Atomics are vying for a deal, as U.S. manufacturers fear losing prominence in Europe.
European drone builders tinker with AI in navigation and targeting
The mix of drones and AI is becoming more prevalent in new designs proposed by manufacturers.
Kyiv plans exit from anti-landmine treaty as mines litter Ukraine
“Ukraine is compelled to give unconditional priority to the security of its citizens and the defense of the state,” Ukraine’s foreign ministry said.
French military plants seed money to ‘master’ near-space operations
French defense leaders expect the near-space domain to become increasingly contested, similar to low Earth orbit and the ocean floor.
Interview: Safran defense boss on the changing battlefield and AI
“What we know out of Ukraine is the importance of decentralizing the decisions," said Franck Saudo, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense.
Italian navy taps Fincantieri to top up patrol fleet with two ships
The Italian sea service wants to backfill a gap after two PPA multimission vessels on order for Rome were diverted to Indonesia.
Germany plans to double its defense spending within five years
Berlin's defense spending is allowed to increase faster because lawmakers voted to loosen borrowing limits.
