The designation marks the first time that a stealth fighter can carry a nuclear weapon, in this case the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb.
By Michael MarrowThe formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.
By Aaron Mehta“Since the formation of 216 Squadron in 2020 there have been no completed tests or trials conducted either in-house or with industry,” said James Cartlidge, UK minister for defence procurement.
By Tim MartinThe strategy may include strong language about guarding against the threat from Moscow, but it also acknowledges a long — and pricey — road ahead for Europe’s defense industry.
By Tim MartinWarsaw continues its defense spending spree in back-to-back signings.
By Bartosz Głowacki“There’s no technical argument why you would need German soldiers” for Ukraine to operate Taurus missiles, analyst Fabian Hoffmann said. “It’s simply because the chancellor doesn’t want to give up final targeting authority.”
By Tim MartinThe deal will see 14 new planes go to Canada and three to Germany.
By Justin KatzWith official outlets like RT and Sputnik kicked out of many Western countries, Moscow now emphasizes social media — exploiting TikTok, X, and the explosion in generative AI, according to a new report.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.“From my last two years of work advocating for more military aid for Ukraine, it is evident that the biggest hand brake is hesitancy in the Department of Defense,” Kateryna Argyrou, co-chair of the main Ukrainian NGO in Australia, said.
By Colin ClarkThe ITN phase is expected to deliver, for the first time, a full breakdown of requirements and costs for industry for the estimated $1.3 billion program.
By Tim Martin“We don’t have a lot of cash under the sofa cushions and if we don’t get a budget, and we don’t get a supplemental, we’re going to probably have to cancel some things,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said today.
By Ashley RoqueThe plea from Radosław Sikorski adds to a chorus of European officials who have grown concerned by Washington’s reluctance to approve the new funding and wider fears that Europe cannot sustain the war effort without American weapon supplies.
By Tim MartinWith the Hungarian vote, all NATO members have supported Sweden’s bid, clearing the way for Stockholm to join the alliance.
By Tim Martin