From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz
The initiative, led by the UK and France, would only begin once a ceasefire has been declared but could involve 40 nations.
Ukraine UGV ‘Simba’ rolls out of the shadows in NATO Baltic exercise
In videos viewed by Breaking Defense, the Simba UGV is seen completing night missions even after losing a wheel and being struck by an FPV.
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In Latvia, military robots roll across a new communication challenge: woodlands
Several users reported significant challenges with the UGVs’ communication systems, many of them using Starlink, in densely forested areas of the Baltic nation.
Latvian defense minister resigns, following lagging response to drone incursions
Military drone detection systems failed to identify an incoming aircraft, and mobile warnings were not sent to residents’ phones until approximately an hour after it had already crashed.
Saab CEO optimistic Ukraine Gripen deal could be finalized this year
A top Ukrainian official said Kyiv was "ready" for the big fighter jet deal, but Sweden's defense minister suggested challenges remain.
Leonardo reports 31% surge in new orders in Q1 as CEO departs
The defense boss highlighted that revenues reached €4.5 billion in the first three months of the year — a 7 percent increase over 2025 — with a total backlog reaching €57 billion.
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Are European automakers driving into the defense market? Analysts say to tap the brakes.
One expert predicts car companies will be open to defense production “at least as long as substantial funding remains available — especially from the EU, but also potentially from private actors.”
Ukraine to allow drone sales abroad, with caveats
Zelenskyy said he will ease restrictions on Ukrainian arms manufacturers, with regulations prioritizing the requirements of national forces first before exports are allowed.
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.
‘Clear divide’ in military readiness for countries on NATO’s eastern flank: Report
"We further found that sustainment in [many Eastern Flank countries] is the real and serious gap: maintenance capabilities, logistical limitations stemming from poor transportation infrastructure ...,” one of the authors of the report told Breaking Defense.
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Italy lists Ukraine among top buyers for arms, while eyeing drone deal
In 2025, Kyiv rose to become the 4th largest importer of Italian military equipment, up from outside the top 10 the year prior, with exports reaching €349 million ($409 million).
In a first, Ukraine’s drone force launches interceptor drone from USV to destroy Shahed
According to experts, the success of this new sea-air integration setup will create further headaches for Russian kamikaze drones.
NATO revamps air surveillance approach for the ‘cost-war’ of low-flying drones, missiles
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT) Adm. Pierre Vandier told Breaking Defense that lessons from the Ukraine war and the Iran conflict are driving an air surveillance reframe.
1:5 kill ratio: Ukraine inflicts heavy Russian losses using drones, says Finnish president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said during his visit to Washington that Ukraine is in a much better place than it has been at any stage of the war thus far.