French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning

French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning
French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning

Sébastien Lecornu said he’s “expecting some effort from industrialists,” or else.

Official reveals UK undertaking a ‘classified’ Future Force Design Review

Official reveals UK undertaking a ‘classified’ Future Force Design Review
Official reveals UK undertaking a ‘classified’ Future Force Design Review

Disclosure of the future force review comes amid intense political scrutiny over the credibility of UK warfighting capabilities and calls by lawmakers to increase defense spending.

United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea

United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea
United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea

The future warhead to replace submarine-launched Trident systems will be developed as a “sovereign” capability and “in parallel” with the US W93/Mk7 warhead, according to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper.

‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China
‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

“They’re trying to get what they want. They’re trying to replace the West and, moreover, the United States in our access and influence across this crucial continent,” US Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley told lawmakers.

Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’
Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

As Stockholm plots its way forward, Saab CEO Micael Johansson had called for such a study in a previous interview with Breaking Defense.

Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans

Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans
Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans

Roberto Cingolani appeared to question UK secrecy, suggesting London has been unwilling to share how it will contribute to developing GCAP system of systems-type aircraft and technology.

United Kingdom military is not AI-ready, procurement minister says

United Kingdom military is not AI-ready, procurement minister says
United Kingdom military is not AI-ready, procurement minister says

James Cartlidge also described a tweak to the acquisition process for high-tech platforms that allow military tech experts to play “failsafe watchdog.”

Coproduction in Ukraine too hard? Here’s a solution: Build in NATO

Coproduction in Ukraine too hard? Here’s a solution: Build in NATO
Coproduction in Ukraine too hard? Here’s a solution: Build in NATO

In this op-ed, Kateryna Bondar argues coproduction in NATO countries could help Ukraine receive the defense materiel it needs while providing benefits to the host countries.

Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair

Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair
Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair

Sen. Jack Reed told reporters that should the bill fail, he would look to busting the price cap on next year’s defense authorization legislation.

France’s Naval Group picked to build 4 Barracuda-class subs for Dutch military

France’s Naval Group picked to build 4 Barracuda-class subs for Dutch military
France’s Naval Group picked to build 4 Barracuda-class subs for Dutch military

A precise cost for the submarines was not provided, but the Ministry of Defense told parliamentarians in a letter that the “investment budget” is €5.6 billion ($6.1 billion).

NATO lauds ‘unprecedented’ jump in defense spending, new members and public popularity

NATO lauds ‘unprecedented’ jump in defense spending, new members and public popularity
NATO lauds ‘unprecedented’ jump in defense spending, new members and public popularity

Poland, in particular, led the way in defense expenditure in 2023, using nearly 4 percent of its GDP on an arms spending spree, according to the alliance’s annual report.

Dassault, Thales, MBDA bank ‘extraordinary’ 2023 sales, with more projected

Dassault, Thales, MBDA bank ‘extraordinary’ 2023 sales, with more projected
Dassault, Thales, MBDA bank ‘extraordinary’ 2023 sales, with more projected

Thales, Dassault Aviation and MBDA all conducted their annual investor events over the last two weeks, with the three firms collectively announcing revenues of €27.7 billion ($30.3 billion) in 2023, a massive haul for France’s defense sector.

Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award

Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award
Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award

NGRC requirements mainly cover a future medium lift helicopter that costs no more than €35 million ($38.2 million) per aircraft and provisionally planned to enter service between 2035 and 2040.

White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings

White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings
White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings

“Ukraine is not running out of courage and tenacity: They’re running out of ammunition, and we’re running out of time to help them,” said CIA director William Burns.