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NATO needs accelerated counter-drone tech to fend off Russian incursions: Official 

Moscow has also flown drones over Romania and fighter jets over Estonia, moves that European officials have widely condemned.

Germany’s Helsing unveils AI enabled CA-1 Europa UCAV, targets 2029 entry to service 

CA-1 Europa will be equipped with Helsing’s Centaur AI agent — an autonomous fighter jet pilot — and sits within the three-to-five tons weight class.

Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers

"A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.

Rutte holds back on Poland’s drone shoot down plan

"You can be assured we will do what is necessary to defend our cities, our people, our infrastructure, but it doesn't mean that we will always immediately shoot down a plane," said Rutte, appearing at odds with Poland's position.

NATO investing $728M in new space capabilities, including a new ‘data lake’

NATO's collectively funded space efforts are focused on space domain awareness and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Col. Jonathan Whitaker, who heads the NATO Combined Forces Space Component Command, told Breaking Defense.

Denmark moves toward P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft purchase, minister says 

Troels Lund Poulsen did not disclose an exact number of aircraft planned for order but stated Copenhagen’s preference is for a deal that involves cooperation with NATO countries.

Want to enhance Baltic deterrence? Start with traffic redesign

Lt. Col. Michael Carvelli in this op-ed explains how redesigning traffic infrastructure in the Baltic nations can better enhance deterrence in the region.

NATO launches Eastern Sentry, ramping up defenses after Russian drone incursion

“Poland and citizens from across the Alliance should be assured by our rapid response earlier this week to defend every inch of its territory,” said American Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).

Helsing, Systematic partner on AI enabled swarm capabilities for European recon strikes

This is a “statement” to say “we can do this from Europe, for Europe, in a European way,” said Gundbert Scherf, Helsing CEO.

GCAP 6th-gen fighter project names sensor group, exec doubts changes to ‘core team’

Despite the current drama in the rival FCAS program, Leonardo UK's Andrew Howard said he expects FCAS to deliver a "very good capability."

Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace

"This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens," said the Operational Command of Poland’s Armed Forces on social media platform X.

Skunk Works, BAE Systems pack EW ‘punch’ to codevelop autonomous air systems family

Skunk Works and BAE Systems will jointly collaborate on the family of air systems “in a way that is cost effective for our customers, easily deployable and has the expandability that is needed in the marketplace today,” said OJ Sanchez, Skunk Works general manager.

Turkey’s $1.5B Steel Dome hub envisioned as Europe’s largest air defense facility

Breaking Defense visited what's expected to be the center of Turkey's sprawling Steel Dome national air defense effort.

Nordic countries, Canada signal support for Ukraine security guarantees

In a joint statement, the countries said they are "ready to play an active role" to support security guarantees, though details have been scarce.