Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year

Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year
Saab’s ‘huge ramp up’ in anti-tank weapon, ammo production targets 400,000 units a year

“I would say that maybe in the last quarter we started seeing some effects specifically from the tragic war in Ukraine,” said Saab CEO Micael Johansson.

The Army’s new Javelin G-model remains under investigation after 2022 failed launch

The Army’s new Javelin G-model remains under investigation after 2022 failed launch
The Army’s new Javelin G-model remains under investigation after 2022 failed launch

Meanwhile, the Army is eyeing accelerated production of its Lightweight Command Launch Unit in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

After Ukraine, French air force zeroes in on anti-drone strategy: Air chief

After Ukraine, French air force zeroes in on anti-drone strategy: Air chief
After Ukraine, French air force zeroes in on anti-drone strategy: Air chief

Gen. Stéphane Mille held a wide-ranging discussion with reporters, talking Ukraine, drones, nuclear deterrence and a new fighter jet strategy.

UK training for Ukrainian fighter pilots meant for ‘post-war,’ but that could change: Minister

UK training for Ukrainian fighter pilots meant for ‘post-war,’ but that could change: Minister
UK training for Ukrainian fighter pilots meant for ‘post-war,’ but that could change: Minister

“But, of course, you’ve always got an eye on what the next gear change might need to be if the war continues to develop and another gear change is needed,” British Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey told reporters.

Ireland will ‘never be in a position to engage’ in antisubmarine warfare: Defense Minister

Ireland will ‘never be in a position to engage’ in antisubmarine warfare: Defense Minister
Ireland will ‘never be in a position to engage’ in antisubmarine warfare: Defense Minister

As a militarily neutral nation, Ireland has long underfunded its defense forces, but threats posed to European security by Russia have prompted questions about Dublin’s maritime readiness.

SpaceX didn’t intend that Starlink be ‘weaponized’ by Ukraine: Shotwell

SpaceX didn’t intend that Starlink be ‘weaponized’ by Ukraine: Shotwell
SpaceX didn’t intend that Starlink be ‘weaponized’ by Ukraine: Shotwell

Moscow has charged that Starlink is directly enhancing the ability of Ukrainian forces to target weapons on Russian forces.

UK to offer to train Ukrainian fighter pilots, will ‘look’ at potential jet transfers

UK to offer to train Ukrainian fighter pilots, will ‘look’ at potential jet transfers
UK to offer to train Ukrainian fighter pilots, will ‘look’ at potential jet transfers

Fighter jet training offer comes as three other European nations announce they’ll send more than 100 Leopard tanks to Kyiv.

Regulate military use of emerging tech before ‘Armageddon,’ new report urges

Regulate military use of emerging tech before ‘Armageddon,’ new report urges
Regulate military use of emerging tech before ‘Armageddon,’ new report urges

A new report from the Arms Control Association warns that without adopting such measures, “cutting-edge technologies will be converted into military systems at an ever-increasing tempo, and the dangers to world security will grow apace.”

‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year

‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year
‘Reimagining how we fight’: SASC chairman details 4 priorities for coming year

Referring in part to the Ukraine conflict, Sen. Jack Reed told reporters, “We are in a tremendously dynamic situation where technologies are changing rapidly, techniques are changing rapidly [and so are] operational issues.”

At UN meeting, space cooperation picks up momentum, but Moscow and Beijing play spoilers

At UN meeting, space cooperation picks up momentum, but Moscow and Beijing play spoilers
At UN meeting, space cooperation picks up momentum, but Moscow and Beijing play spoilers

American initiatives are seeing more support, while rivals used the opportunity to raise a litany of complaints against Washington.

RAND experts fear stalemate, ‘frozen conflict’ in Ukraine

RAND experts fear stalemate, ‘frozen conflict’ in Ukraine
RAND experts fear stalemate, ‘frozen conflict’ in Ukraine

Experts believe Ukraine’s near-term will be a grueling marathon between the West’s ability to churn out arms and Russia’s capacity to suffer.

European Union to double military training for Ukraine, lines up new sanctions package

European Union to double military training for Ukraine, lines up new sanctions package
European Union to double military training for Ukraine, lines up new sanctions package

“Russia is paying a heavy price as our sanctions are eroding its economy, throwing it back by a generation,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who noted Ukraine’s “impressive progress” toward EU membership.

Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones

Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones
Frustration mounts for Israeli defense firms that can’t export payloads for drones

Sources said companies expected export licenses to expand after Israel publicly admitted the use of armed UAVs.

What Ukraine wants from France: Munitions, training, air defense and, maybe, fighter jets?

What Ukraine wants from France: Munitions, training, air defense and, maybe, fighter jets?
What Ukraine wants from France: Munitions, training, air defense and, maybe, fighter jets?

Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov traveled to Paris for talks with counterparts, and came away with more firepower.