Belgian defense minister meeting with firms lined up for slice of $1.3B counter-drone pie
A spokesperson for the Belgian Ministry of Defense confirmed to Breaking Defense that the tender will combine both active and passive measures, including detection sensors and a command and control system to link all effectors.
UK lawmaker report warns AUKUS under threat from ‘shortcomings and failings’
Findings also claim that the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines have been “stretched” to, or "even beyond," their limits.
Rheinmetall lands $1.2 billion German future soldier contract
"In total, the German Bundestag has approved €1.3 billion for the project a few days ago, so further call-offs are expected," said the European manufacturer.
Buoyed by European rearmament boost, global military spending jumps to $2.89 trillion
While Europe saw a 14 percent increase in defense spending, US expenditure declined by 7.5 percent.