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Turkey’s MKE launches first company in Egypt

Global

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Though Warsaw did not disclose how the new money will be spent, it could be put toward an acquisition of 32 additional F-35s, in support of an air superiority program requirement.

By Tim Martin

Air Warfare

Italy orders 2 new MQ-9As Reapers, as US seeks newer options

Rome previously ordered a handful of Reapers, but lost one of the drones in Libya in 2019, and another one was destroyed in March during an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Air Warfare

What to know about Europe’s next-gen fighter programs

FCAS? GCAP? Upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons? The Breaking Defense roundtable walks you through the options on the table.

By Breaking Defense Video

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Space

Defense a key focus for new UK $10.6B, 4-year space spending plan

The largest MoD investment detailed in the new strategy is a planned £880 million between 2026/2027 and 2029/2030 for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and space control "activities."

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare, Land Warfare

European missile-maker MBDA opens first industrial facility in Poland

“At a time when Europe faces its most serious security challenges for generations, the opening of MBDA’s new site demonstrates that the relationship between our two nations has never been more important," said UK Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard.

By Bartosz Głowacki

Land Warfare

Poland’s PGZ unveils Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle tech demonstrator

Polish defense firm PGZ said the next step will be to build fully functional prototypes for testing.

By Bartosz Głowacki

Land Warfare

Sweden signs HIMARS deal, forges rocket artillery pact with Finland

The $732 million acquisition comprises “just over” ten launchers together with a “substantial quantity” of ammunition, Defense Minister Pål Jonson said.

By Jonas Olsson

Global

Rafael, Lower Saxony and Aurelius to develop Volkswagen site in Germany

If completed, the agreement would give Rafael a new production site in Germany, at a Volkswagen location slated to close.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Air Warfare

F-35 costs jump in latest production lots

Compared to recent contracts, the average flyaway cost of an F-35A and F-35B rose by over 11 percent, while the price of an F-35C climbed over 8 percent, according to figures supplied by the F-35 Joint Program Office.

By Michael Marrow

Global

Belgium and India partner on local 70mm rocket assembly, wave of industry agreements

Belgian defense officials said the cooperation will strengthen European security of rocket supply.

By Tim Martin

Estonian defense minister resigns following Ukrainian ammo procurement controversy

Hanno Pevkur said on Estonian TV that while he wasn’t personally responsible for the contracts in question, “a leader must have both the courage and stature to take responsibility.”

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Air Warfare

Sweden to ‘evaluate’ adding French long-range strike missiles to new frigates

After inking a €4.3 billion frigate deal, Sweden’s defense minister told Breaking Defense Stockholm was keeping an “open mind” about additional cruise missiles.

By Jonas Olsson

Air Warfare

Europe’s airpower future is evolving. Here’s what to know.

Breaking Defense kicks off a new video series focused on how Europe is modernizing its manned and unmanned aircraft.

By Breaking Defense Video

Land Warfare

French army chief releases first agenda, shares ambitions for service

French Army Chief of Staff Army Chief of Staff Gen. Jacques de Montgros said he wants “an Army that is feared, proud, and bold.”

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Networks & Digital Warfare

Dataminr AI tech to go live on NATO Maven system: CEO

The company also recently nabbed a $318 million "situational awareness" contract with the Pentagon.

By Mark Pomerleau

Air Warfare, Global

Greece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense system

Defense cooperation between the two countries has increased in recent years as Israel sees Greece as a strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Global, Middle East

The Mecca pact explained, tankers for Qatar, and CENTCOM’s new drone force

Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou recaps leading developments from the region before speaking with Dubai-based analyst Riad Kahwaji.

By Breaking Defense Video

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