Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel
Germany will sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by $3.1 billion Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry says.
Europe
Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner
During Donald Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the fighter program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia.
UAE, Britain ink defense research and AI tech deals. Here’s what comes next.
An industry source tells Defense News about four eventual areas of concentration between the two countries.
British Army chief talks Taliban, TikTok and the United States
The general said Britain underestimated how long it would take to build a secure Afghanistan and underestimated the relative patience of democracies.
US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks
The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia.
Biden clears $47 million for Lebanese forces, but that doesn’t mean they’ll receive it
The challenge is in aligning the needs of Lebanon's military with what's actually available from U.S. agencies, an expert explains.
Israel receives fourth and final Sa’ar 6 warship from Germany
Israel has received its fourth and final Sa’ar 6 warship as the country implements a new naval doctrine aimed at bolstering defensive capabilities in its exclusive economic zone.
Why Israel’s transfer to US Central Command could help deter Iran
Additionally, warming Arab-Israeli ties offer a major opportunity to align key partners against common regional threats..
New AI system fills rifle sights with extensive, easy-to-digest info
Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.
US Central Command absorbs Israel into its area of responsibility
The move comes as Israel and its neighbors work to improve diplomatic relations under the Abraham Accords.
It’s official: The US has no boots on the ground in Afghanistan
A total of 132,000 civilians were evacuated since late July.
