France, Germany to hammer out next steps for delay-prone FCAS warplaneA top French acquisition official stresses the aircraft's envisioned role in nuclear deterrence.7 days ago
Dutch military faces a tough mission: finding space to prepare for warIt's hard to replicate large-scale ground combat in a densely populated country that takes 10 minutes to cross by super-cruising jet.7 days ago
Dutch Navy to buy armed sidekick ships for its air-defense frigatesDutch shipyard Damen will build the vessels, with Israel Aerospace Industries supplying interceptors, drones and electronic-warfare equipment.
Rheinmetall unveils UK’s upgraded Challenger 3 battle tankThe Challenger 3 with the Ajax fighting vehicles and Boxer infantry vehicles form the centerpieces of British efforts to modernize land forces.
France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systemsThe next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.
France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellitesThe nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.
France tests space lasers for secure satellite downlink in world firstThe point-to-point nature of lasers makes them more secure than radio frequencies, and they can’t be jammed the way radio can.
Netherlands to add tanks, F-35s, frigates amid warnings of warWith a Russian attack on NATO no longer deemed inconceivable, the Dutch plan to bolster all branches of their military forces.
Netherlands picks Israel’s Rafael to supply upgraded anti-tank systemsRequirements for the new system include increased targeting range and non-line-of-sight firing capability, according to the ministry.
Serbia to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets in nod to European industryThe contract for nine single-seater Rafales and three two-seaters is worth €2.7 billion (US$3 billion), according to French media.
Ukraine’s F-16s doing a ‘good job,’ Netherlands military chief saysThe Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 24 of the jets, with no limits on how the arms can be used beyond compliance with humanitarian law.
UK to build F-35-sized ‘silent hangar’ to test jamming, electronic warThe anechoic hangar is due to open in 2026 and will be one of the biggest in Europe, far bigger than existing facilities in Britain.