‘Ability to strike back’: Denmark commits to long-range missile orders
Copenhagen said it would purchase Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35s and a new ground-launched munition from an American firm.
Norway to receive Chunmoos in 2028, reach IOC in 2029: Norwegian army leader
Another component in deterring Russia, Acting Chief of the Norwegian Army Trond Nilsen told Breaking Defense, is having the Finnmark Brigade fully operational by 2032-2033.
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AGVs vs. UGVs: A new class of ground autonomy takes the field
One commander, many robots: Fully autonomous ground vehicles are reshaping the battlefield.
Russia’s naval posture in the Mediterranean has ‘significantly decreased’: NATO official
Russia's maritime forces may be stretched thin now, but one analyst told Breaking Defense that's unlikely to be the case "longer term."
Ukrainian defense firms get creative to try and break through export restrictions
Speaking to Breaking Defense in Washington and Lviv, companies made clear that reform efforts to allow weapons exports have not gone far enough.
Latvian official warns Russia ‘tempted to test’ European readiness, sounds alarm over border issues
Airis Rikveilis, the state secretary at Latvia’s Ministry of Defense, told Breaking Defense the military and border guards are working jointly to stem the tide of illegal entries, including via tunnels.
How Poland’s air force is responding to Russian drones in the skies
Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, the operational commander for the Polish Armed Forces, said 80 percent of his service’s attention is focused on the air defense, with the ground and air components of Poland’s integrated air defenses still three to four years away.
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
In Warsaw, EU continues push for unity in defense
“It's very crucial to help Ukraine to defend itself and to defend the whole Europe,” European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubillius.
Democratic midterm gains could speed US military aid to Ukraine, lawmaker says
Polling and prediction markets suggest the midterms could deliver "a fairly massive repudiation of the president," said Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Polish defense minister calls for US industry to establish European facilities
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke the same day that another senior Polish commander said Patriot deliveries to Poland are expected to be delayed.
Amid unease in Europe, NATO SACEUR bullish on ‘block, blunt, break’ theory of victory
"I want others to know who might be thinking about doing harm against us, that we've got this, and that they better not take any shot at the alliance," said Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who also serves as commander of United States European Command.
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Power at the sprocket: it’s the transmission that gives tracked vehicles their control
Army vehicles like Bradley need greater power at the sprocket for speed, braking, and manueverability.
Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive
“We do believe that there is an operational need and a solution based on our open standard, being able to address the sovereignty for the countries. We do believe that this solution is already fit for purpose regarding the Gulf,” Thales Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations Patrick Moreau told Breaking Defense.
Swedish government launches first Patriot mission to Poland
The move, part of a NATO mission, comes as a new government is coming to power in Stockholm, with security policy at the heart of political row.
Lithuania says it could pay for a permanent in-country US base
US President Donald Trump appeared open to the idea, saying Lithuanians are "great people."
Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters
The contract signature follows on from Bucharest green-lighting the estimated €757 million ($845 million) deal in July.