Lithuania’s defense minister on reading Trump, the cruelty of mines
"We are going to have mines on our territory, but they will either be Russian ... or our own, where we will know where they are," said Dovilė Šakalienė.
Europe
Macron, Merz vow closer defense ties in reboot of French-German couple
The countries will establish a Franco-German defense and security council to tackle common threats.
Opinion
How the European Defence Agency can unleash Europe’s startups
Startups must have access to the strategic plans of the military in order to develop the right technology, argues FibreCoat's Robert Brüll.
Poland proffers common defense financing as panacea for arming Europe
Warsaw is spurring discussions about the so-called European Defence Mechanism, a key topic for Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025.
Lithuania to lay antitank mines along its borders with Belarus, Russia
The Ministry of Defense announced the decision on May 5, stressing the mines’ intended effect of restricting the movements of invading forces.
US Air Force sending ‘boneyard’ F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts
The F-16s being shipped to Ukraine lack critical components like an engine and radar, the Air Force said, meaning they cannot be used operationally.
Vendor vows to hasten Turkey’s fifth-generation ‘Kaan’ fighter plane
“We’ve now ignited the afterburner on the first aircraft. We are awaiting its third flight – perhaps in August or before October."
Europe’s long-range strike project nears choice of lead contractors
A French parliamentary report describes Europe's effort catch up on conventional deterrence.
British jammer drone opens door to unmanned wingmen in combat
The StormShroud carries the BriteStorm jammer supplied by Leonardo UK, which is designed to block enemy radar or spoof it, creating “ghost” jet signatures.
The UK banned sending game controllers to Russia. What’s the point?
The ban is meant to prevent the repurposing of entertainment tech for Moscow's unmanned warfare against Ukraine, but the practical effect may be limited.
Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job
On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise.
European Defence Fund funnels money to drones, hypersonic defense, AI
Ukraine’s defense industry was able to participate in EDF projects for the first time.
Turkey and Greece expand military confidence-building measures
Senior defense and military officials from the two NATO member nations, which have come close to war, met this week, as the alliance comes under pressure.
French Navy rams explosive drone boat into cargo vessel in live test
The test explosion on April 26 will allow to France to perfect remotely-operated naval munition systems, including their guidance and pyrotechnics.
India tops up its Rafale warplane buy with 26 carrier-capable jets
The Indian Navy will become the first international user of the French jet's naval variant, underscoring the strategic ties between the two countries.
European drone training sites mushroom in nod to Ukraine war tactics
With drones becoming a staple of modern warfare, nations are creating new test facilities to put them through their paces.
Estonia to launch explosives factory in regional rush for ammunition
The envisioned plant is a key part of Estonia's plan to significantly increase the production of artillery shells.
