Europe

Germany, France eye new partners for next-gen tank in 2024

The two countries' army chiefs have finished an initial draft catalogue of requirements for the Main Ground Combat System.

Zelenskyy warns Congress, DoD that Kyiv will lose without aid

Zelenskyy visited Washington hoping to secure more and better US aid for Ukraine. But many of his pleas fell on deaf ears as Republican opposition grows.

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, as trade dispute escalates

Poland's government is facing an election, and the opposition party has slammed Kyiv as ungrateful for previous Polish aid during an ongoing trade dispute.

Austria to buy four Embraer C-390 cargo planes for over $500 million

The Vienna government hopes to piggy-back on a Dutch procurement of the aircraft to avoid having to deal with the manufacturer directly.

House GOP in no rush to give more Ukraine aid after $6 billion error

Previously supportive Republicans are wary of passing more Ukraine aid, but the Pentagon says its accounting error allows it to transfer more weapons.

Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point

Arms manufacturers are tuning their lineups to the immediate experience of the brutal, close-range fighting in Ukraine.

New UK defense chief pledges more air-defense, strike weapons for Kyiv

Grant Shapps made his first appearance this week at the Ramstein forum of military donor nations to Ukraine.

France, Germany remain committed to new tank, defense ministers say

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said a Leopard 2 upgrade push underway among some user nations amounts to an industry initiative.

Sea Breeze players wrap up Black Sea drill, first series since war

The event, which took place Sept. 11-15, saw the United States, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom perform naval drills.

Elbit sells SkyStriker loitering munition to mystery European customer

SkyStriker is an autonomous loitering munition that can locate, acquire and engage operator-designated targets.

Austin urges nations to dig deep, give Ukraine more air-defense kits

The U.S. defense chief said the 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised months ago will soon begin arriving in Ukraine, as has been expected.

Opinion

Why improve Ukraine’s deep-strike capability?

Some NATO members have decided that providing deep-strike weaponry is important for Ukraine’s defense and worth any risk of escalation.

Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as counteroffensive continues

The reshuffling came with no explanation after the last defense minister resigned, dogged by reports of corruption within his ministry.

European airborne electronic-attack program kicks into high gear

The European Union's REACT program aims to create jamming "bubbles" around formations of allied warplanes, according to a Spanish industry official.

Turkey’s Roketsan wins Malaysian deal for Karaok anti-tank missiles

An industry source estimated the contract price at around $20 million.

General Dynamics pitches updated ‘Foxhound’ for British Army needs

The service fielded hundreds of the vehicles to protect soldiers from mines and improvised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan.