German military eyes cruise missiles from Covenant, a surprise vendor setting up shop
The German military is in talks with Covenant over the company's Anthem cruise missile, the country’s defense ministry said on Friday.
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Russia sends bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale
Bone fragments from the sword hand of a medieval Russian prince who won a famous victory over the Mongols have been sent to the front in Ukraine.
NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
The clandestine Russian operation was carried out by Moscow’s GUGI undersea warfare directorate to test a destructive sabotage capability, sources said.
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
Saab tapped to continue work on Sweden’s next flagship fighter jet
The Swedish government has tapped Saab to continue work on a next-generation fighter jet concept, keeping a wholly domestic iron in the fire.
Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
Ukrainian industry scrambles to field interceptors against Russian jet drones
Ukrainian companies are pushing to make their interceptor drones faster, aiming to be effective against Russian jet-powered drones.
Ukraine contracting around 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies, defense chief says
Ukraine is contracting a supply of around 1,000 missiles for U.S.-designed Patriot air-defence systems.
Poland’s in-development fighting vehicle carries newfound defense-export drive
Polish officials hope a new infantry fighting vehicle design will propel the country's weapons-export business.
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
Sweden to buy HIMARS rocket artillery for around $730 million
The Swedish government said it needs more rocket artillery fast, signing off on a $733 million purchase of HIMARS weapons from the United States.
EU abruptly shelves Kallas-led defense panel after pushback from Berlin, Paris, Rome
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas scrapped plans to launch a high-level advisory group on European defense just hours before its scheduled unveiling.
Croatia buys South Korean rocket artillery after HIMARS purchase from the US
In the aftermath of the Iran war, the U.S. government has flagged possible delays in deliveries of military gear, including HIMARS ammunition.
Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy
Brussels is weighing a rare waiver that would let Kyiv tap its €90 billion loan for U.S.-made interceptors for the first time.
Trump to travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One to Ireland
U.S. President Donald Trump will use the Qatari-donated jet to travel to Ireland next week, the plane's first international trip since the swap in Turkey.
Opposition by US and Russia raises doubts over autonomous weapons talks outcome, diplomats say
Opposition from the U.S. and Russia has raised doubts that countries meeting Friday will agree on international rules about the use of autonomous weapons.
US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine.
