Ukraine’s fire-dropping drones can find, shock Russian troops: experts
The high-temperatures of the blend can damage or destroy caches of equipment and ammunition in a single sortie.
Europe
EU told to hire defense industry commissioner to compete with US
The European Union must find new ways of jolting its collective defense industry, a new report in Brussels urges.
EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from US: Report
European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report warns.
Netherlands to add tanks, F-35s, frigates amid warnings of war
With a Russian attack on NATO no longer deemed inconceivable, the Dutch plan to bolster all branches of their military forces.
Germany receives first IRIS-T antimissile system for its own forces
IRIS-T has "served as a bulwark against the countless missiles that Russia shoots at Ukraine every day,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
NATO hosts Icelandic exercise to monitor vital north Atlantic passage
The drill involved joint operations in the maritime transit route known as the GIUK gap, an acronym for Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom.
Elbit eyes Nordic market for its ‘Iron Fist’ vehicle-protection system
The Israeli company sees a recent deal for installations on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as a potential door opener.
Poland to award $515 million in defense deals during MSPO trade show
Poland’s defense spending in 2025 is slated to capture a record 4.7% share of the country’s gross domestic product.
Netherlands picks Israel’s Rafael to supply upgraded anti-tank systems
Requirements for the new system include increased targeting range and non-line-of-sight firing capability, according to the ministry.
Polish arms maker pitches new strike drones amid long-range trend
WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers.
Polish defense show lures global players amid record spending spree
Warsaw is teeing up a number of large-scale defense acquisitions, with European companies seeking to capitalize on Poland's improved EU relations.
Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
Ukrainian officials said U.S. experts have joined the Ukrainian investigation into the crash, which happened Monday during a Russian bombardment.
Opinion
No, NATO doesn’t need to return to failed cluster munitions
Since their peak production period during the Cold War, a wide array of more accurate and reliable weapons has become available.
At Europe’s Atlantic edge, Ireland to focus on undersea monitoring
Dublin’s waters are located in a nexus of a wide network of undersea cables, the global seafloor links that power the world's economy.
Serbia to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets in nod to European industry
The contract for nine single-seater Rafales and three two-seaters is worth €2.7 billion (US$3 billion), according to French media.
Ukraine F-16 jet crashes during Russian attack, killing pilot
The crash was the first reported loss of a Western-supplied F-16 in Ukraine, where they arrived at the end of July.
Ukraine’s F-16s doing a ‘good job,’ Netherlands military chief says
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 24 of the jets, with no limits on how the arms can be used beyond compliance with humanitarian law.
