US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran
U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies.
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French artillery regiment reorganizes guns to survive drone threats
A French artillery formation is trialing a new organization of its gun units and support procedures, prompted by drone lessons from the war in Ukraine.
New Zealand, Australia sign pact to deepen naval cooperation
The New Zealand and Australian navies signed “Plan Tasman” this month, formalizing a blueprint for integrating the two neighboring sea services.
Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles, or $202 billion, on defense in 2027, a 27% increase.
EU nails down five defense priority areas to channel common spending
Drones, counter-drone tech, air defense, seabed defense and eastern flank protection top the EU's list of desired capability areas.
UK’s Healey puts defense in focus for reindustrialization push
British government leaders are converging around the message that the defense sector will be key in energizing the nation's anemic growth.
Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
British police on Sunday arrested five men on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offenses near an air base that hosts U.S. Air Force personnel.
Trump administration obligates $307M for military aid to Ukraine
The Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the $400 million Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine.
Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software
French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system.
Desolate Arctic outpost likely to host US troops under new Greenland deal
Under a U.S. agreement signed this week, a small outpost at Mestersvig, Greenland, could soon become a key American military foothold in the Arctic.
France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says
France will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, Macron said.
US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise
The participation of F-35 stealth fighters in the Indian drills signals that New Delhi’s and Washington’s defense ties remain steady.
Italy taps state-owned firms to build two naval destroyers in $4.2 billion deal
Italy has signed to buy two new naval destroyers that will mark a quantum leap in capabilities for the Italian navy, the ships’ builders have promised.
US to provide critical but more limited capabilities to NATO, top commander says
NATO’s top commander said on Thursday the United States would continue to provide “critical but more limited capabilities” to the alliance.
With Denmark, Saildrone logs first flag registration for naval surveillance drone
U.S. naval drone maker Saildrone seeks to expand its footprint in Europe, with Denmark a key customer in the contested Baltic and North seas.
Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean
The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.
Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute
CASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.
