Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity. IRIS-T has "served as a bulwark against the countless missiles that Russia shoots at Ukraine every day,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. The drill involved joint operations in the maritime transit route known as the GIUK gap, an acronym for Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom. The Air Force "neglected" the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel's ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs. The Israeli company sees a recent deal for installations on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as a potential door opener. Poland’s defense spending in 2025 is slated to capture a record 4.7% share of the country’s gross domestic product. Requirements for the new system include increased targeting range and non-line-of-sight firing capability, according to the ministry. WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers. The Space Force has started to invest in early studies of the capability, but Guetlein declined to confirm whether a program would be funded in FY26. Warsaw is teeing up a number of large-scale defense acquisitions, with European companies seeking to capitalize on Poland's improved EU relations. Load More