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NATO to update artificial intelligence strategy amid new threats
“We will need AI to defend ourselves,” a NATO official said.
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Europe
Facing failure, Estonia pushes EU ammunition target for Ukraine
Officials in Tallinn believe there is still some hope of reaching the goal of making one million artillery shells for Ukraine by March 2024.
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Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.
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Northrop exit from UK satellite bid recasts big-ticket Skynet 6 race
For now, the British Ministry of Defence said it is ploughing ahead with the two communication-satellite segments of the program.
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Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl
Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.
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Software snags delay German Puma fighting vehicle upgrades
The Bundeswehr now expects the first batch of modernized vehicles, a key German contribution to NATO, to be ready in late February 2024.
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German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024
France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.
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Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses
The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.
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Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project
The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.
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Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package
The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.
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Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness
A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.
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Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters
Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.
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Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears
The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.
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Netherlands budgets $2.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The aid will be provided through commercial procurement, in the form of supplies from stockpiles and through cooperation with international partners.
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Northrop pushes Battle Command tool to a missile-defense hungry Europe
The company is marketing its Integrated Battle Command System as the glue for disparate systems.
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Industry group rejects EU blame in missed ammo target for Ukraine
Companies need more time and must honor existing export commitments first, a European lobbying group for defense contractors has claimed.
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Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet
The move is part of a larger effort by Saab Kockums to upgrade the five-strong fleet of stealth corvettes.
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