Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report
The drones were “neutralized,” daily Liberation reported, with the newspaper saying the usual procedure involves jamming.
Europe
Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two more submarines, long-range strike
Norway will help finance a second production line in Germany to ensure the new submarines can be built quickly enough.
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State official instead reportedly killed a local man who was working to gather intel.
German parliament approves conscription scheme to boost the Bundeswehr
“If that is not enough, we will have no choice but to introduce partial conscription,” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.
South Korea’s Hyundai feeds rapid naval upgrades in the Philippines
Two new frigates will be the first Philippine warships boasting a vertical launch system for missiles.
Slovenia stalls Patria vehicle purchase amid political wrangling
The government in Ljubljana is playing for time on buying armored vehicles in an effort to avoid rankling some supporters ahead of an election.
New projects bring German 2025 military-equipment spending near $40bn
The Dec. 3 approval includes an expansion of the Bundeswehr’s G95 assault rifle order, additional Joint Strike Missile purchases and new AI systems.
Danish Arctic chief expects High North arms race after Ukraine war
The country has ramped up its military presence to defend Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark.
France is two years from fielding drone swarms in its armed forces
“Obviously, in a dehumanized combat, there’s a sort of coldness behind it all that somewhat gives you goosebumps," a French Army official predicted.
Canada could use EU loans for next-gen warplane, submarine purchases
The admission into the bloc's loan scheme comes after Canadian leaders pushed to get closer to the European Union, as ties with Trump's USA have soured.
US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan
The activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.
War-weary Ukrainian troops doubt proposed pact will bring real peace
Amid peace talks, troops near the front believe that Russia remains determined to conquer Ukraine — either now, or with a fresh army in a few years' time.
Germany to activate Arrow 3 missile shield this week
This event, as reported by German media, will mark the first deployment of Arrow 3 outside of Israel.
Europe ponders how to ready industry for war, without being at war
European leaders have been reluctant to adopt the dramatic rhetoric of French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for a shift to a “war economy."
Turkey’s Kızılelma combat drone hits test target in all-Turkish setup
The Nov. 29 test, which fell on what some in the U.S. might call Turkey Day weekend, marked the first time the drone struck an aerial target beyond sight.
Danish, UK firms rush counter-drone takeover amid airspace breaches
Recent incursions have exposed speed of detection as a key gap in defending against drones, leaving security personnel unaware of threat types.
Awash with defense cash, Poland rolls out red carpet for US tech firms
U.S. companies Anduril and Palantir are finding money and a proximity to operational military structures in Warsaw's military boost.
