UK to join US Army’s PrSM program, buy $254M in long-range missiles
The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.
From GlobalEye to Triton, first wave of NATO Summit deals bet big on aerial capabilities
The air power shift also comes as allies attempt to come to terms with the US opting to scale back some of its military assets in Europe and as they brace for Trump’s Summit address where he will reportedly urge them to increase defense spending.
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F-35 for Turkey? Trump says ‘certainly, we’ll consider’ reversing ban
“We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” the president said. "We’re going to be taking the sanctions off. It’s time to do that. Ok? We don’t want to sanction friends. It’s very simple.”
Egypt inaugurates sprawling ‘Octagon’ military headquarters complex
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said the strategic command represented a “significant leap” in Egypt’s command and control and operations management systems.
Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8 aircraft for Arctic surveillance
In recent months, Copenhagen has stepped up efforts to strengthen Arctic subsurface and oversea surveillance capabilities amid Russian threats and US President Donald Trump’s verbal push to acquire Greenland.
NATO to acquire ‘up to’ 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General
The selection decision in favor of the Swedish aircraft comes after NATO axed plans to acquire Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance planes.
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Norway provides both a model, and a warning, for NATO
There are lessons that allies can take from Oslo that would help strengthen the NATO alliance, Joshua Huminski writes.
Turkey and European NATO allies draw closer, but tensions remain: Experts
Turkey is "well-positioned to contribute" to NATO on several fronts, one analyst told Breaking Defense, but others noted distinct geopolitical sticking points.
European next-gen GCAP fighter program pushes ahead with $6.1 billion contract
After the collapse of rival European fighter program FCAS, the new infusion means GCAP's future "has never been more assured," a program official said.
Australia announces defense industry policy and acquisitions reforms
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the reforms seek to build “a more agile, disciplined and strategically focused Defence organisation."
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European tank-maker KNDS postpones IPO due to ‘market volatility’
“KNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process as soon as market conditions allow,” said the European firm.
Ukraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029
The deal is a first step in Kyiv’s planned ambition to purchase up to 150 of the advanced combat jets, noted Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson on social media.
On the ground at Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational military exercise
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Drones, fighters, armored vehicles: Highlights from the UK’s Defence Investment Plan
Beyond top line spending, one of the leading takeaways from the DIP is the clear push to acquire and field autonomous systems, underpinned by a £5 billion investment in the technology, which includes plans for a "hybrid navy."