NATO allies oppose US peace deal for Ukraine as FCAS falters: 2025 review
From spikes in European military spending to the push for a virtual wall to protect NATO countries from Russian drones, the continent faces a new era in defense.
After soldier sickness, UK procurement minister to launch review into Ajax advice
Luke Pollard ordered a two-week pause on the armored vehicle, though the Ministry of Defence told Breaking Defense no "systemic issues" had been discovered in extensive testing.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
UK promises ‘new era’ of defense with launch of strategic review
London said that the review will be completed “in the first half of 2025” and work is to begin right away, “in recognition of the urgency of the threats” it faces.
UK leans on 4 land export ‘priority campaigns’ to chase $26 billion prize: Army chief
The British Army has shared how it plans on reshaping a dismal land vehicle and equipment export track record that saw it contribute just 4 percent, equivalent to $4.5 billion, toward all UK military exports between 2012 and 2021.
UK finally clears troubled Ajax armored fighting vehicle to enter service in 2025, 8 years late
The decision brings to a close months of uncertainty that saw officials refuse to commit to any timeframe for the troubled British Army platform to be fielded.
UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third
The increased threat posed to European security by Russia has led to UK lawmakers intensifying scrutiny around British Army capabilities, which have been long been in the spotlight because of cancelled acquisitions, technical difficulties, contractor disputes, gross overspending and operational readiness issues.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
UK delays defense spending increase, raising fears 3% GDP target will be axed
"We will continue to maintain the defense budget [to] at least 2 percent of GDP to be consistent with our NATO commitment," said Jeremy Hunt, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain could ultimately involve buying in excess of 3,200 new heavy armored platforms, with a price tag of over $11.5 billion over the next 15 years.
UK Faces Tough Choices To Fix Troubled Ajax Vehicle
“You know, fundamentally, we paid for a piece of equipment, we expect it to be delivered, and just like any other consumer we have those rights," UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace said. "And if it's not up to scratch, we'll take action.”
General Dynamics Griffin: Don’t Call It A Tank (It’s Totally A Tank)
WASHINGTON: It looks like a tank, drives on tracks like a tank, fires 120 mm shells at several times the speed of sound like a tank — but don’t call it a tank. The General Dynamics “Griffin” is a kind of concept car on steroids, a demonstration of existing technologies that could be quickly fit […]