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Whispers about cluster munitions for Ukraine are aimed at Berlin
The weapons, used by Russia against Ukrainian cities, are banned under an international treaty to which Germany subscribes.
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Commentary
Air defense upgrades, not F-16s, are a winning strategy for Ukraine
The U.S. and its allies and partners should act immediately to increase the production of current air-denial weapons and the development of future systems.
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In reversal, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. has committed to send a 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course after Germany cleared the way for Europe to send scores of main battle tanks.
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NATO’s forthcoming space center for excellence hits key milestone
Representatives from 15 nations in the alliance signed an operational memorandum of understanding Jan. 18 in Paris.
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After US offer, Germany unleashes Leopard tanks for Ukraine
Still, it isn’t clear whether Ukraine will receive the estimated 300 tanks that analysts say are required to keep Russia from advancing in Ukraine.
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German government reportedly ready to send Ukraine Leopard 2 tanks
The expected announcement caps weeks of hesitation that critics used to portray Berlin as indifferent on Ukraine.
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Greece builds first locally made combat drone
The Grypas will serve as a multipurpose system equipped for combat assignments.
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Turkey chooses local shipyards to build three frigates
A total of 200 companies will participate in the ships’ production.
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Indian lab teams up with France’s Naval Group on submarine tech
The partnership is for fuel cell-based air-independent propulsion systems in Kalvari-class submarines.
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Documents reveal secret customer of Hero-30 kamikaze drones
Here's the European NATO member who is set to receive Hero-30 loitering munitions this year as an “urgent mission requirement.”
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Italy confirms Samp-T missile-defense donation to Ukraine
The Rome government is teaming with fellow weapon user France to send the system to Ukraine, as Russian missiles and drones batter civilian infrastructure.
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Poland continues talk of a Leopard 2 ‘alliance,’ even without Germany
Warsaw increases the pressure on Berlin about Leopard 2 deliveries to Ukraine.
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France seeds its own maritime-patrol aircraft program
Airbus and Dassault are tapped to study design ideas – with or without Germany as a partner in the Maritime Airborne Warfare System conceived in 2017.
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British naval forces get specialized vessel for seabed operations
European defense officials are putting more attention on protecting undersea cables and pipelines that fuel the continent's thirst for energy and data.
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Macron wants €400 billion to ‘transform’ France’s forces through 2030
Along with other European nations spooked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the French president seeks a funding boost in the next military-budget law.
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Challengers and challenges: The promise and perils of UK leadership
British leaders should take care to preserve unity among Ukraine's allies in their push to send more and better weapons to Kyiv.
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Austin meets new German defense minister over Ukraine tank support
All eyes are on a Jan. 20 meeting of Ukraine donor countries in Germany, where the question of Kyiv's support with main battle tanks tops agenda.
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Turkey F-16 sale in congressional limbo amid Lockheed backlog
Congress hasn't approved an F-16 sale to Turkey. Even if it does, Ankara will likely have to contend with a lengthy production queue for the in-demand jet.