Long-range radar deal puts Ireland on course to shrink capability gap
Dublin said last year that a “record” €1.5 billion defense budget would allow “significant progress” to be made on the radar project.
France’s 2035 national security plan warns of increased conflict in sea, outer space
"An increasing share of power — and also vulnerabilities — will be concentrated in these spaces, which are largely invisible to citizens.” the document says.
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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.
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.”
Nine European allies join Ukraine in new anti-ballistic coalition
The coalition's flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja, while a European industry group separately announced that exo-atmospheric interceptor project is now also in the works.
European coalition pledges $50 billion to modernize deep precision strike capabilities
In a joint statement, the 12-member coalition linked the move to America's shifting stance in European defense.
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NATO secretary general defends allied contributions in US war against Iran
Mark Rutte expects allies to "reaffirm that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons," during meetings at the NATO Summit in Ankara today.
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.
France and Germany commit to equal shareholding in KNDS as potential IPO nears
Germany is seeking a 40 percent stake in the European land manufacturer, subject to approval by its budget committee.
War robots invade Eurosatory 2026 as interest grows in UGVs after use in Ukraine
Ukrainian firms, especially, showed off combat-proven unmanned ground vehicles, but at least one experts isn't convinced of a wider use-case, yet.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
The sights of Eurosatory 2026, from the show floor
Check out a selection of photos from one of Europe's biggest defense conferences.
Carmaker Renault teams with Thales on ‘4Troop’ military vehicle design
“France fears we might see high intensity combat on its territory and to prepare for this possibility we need to be ready,” Thales' Marc Dehondt said.
European manufacturers unveil new main battle tank variants at Eurosatory
KNDS showcased its new CaPINT MBT for the first time on Monday, advertised as a gap-filler to replace France’s aging Leclerc fleet, which is expected to be retired around 2037.
Israeli MoD cries foul as Israeli booths ‘boarded up’ at Eurosatory defense show
The booths of some smaller Israeli firms are hidden behind temporary walls here, while spaces for larger companies are open but mostly devoid of weapons systems.