UK awards Leonardo $1.3B AW149 New Medium Helicopter contract
The new AW149 fleet is desperately needed to plug a rotary capability gap left by retirement of the Puma HC2 fleet in March 2025.
Poland unveils detailed defense spending for $51B in EU SAFE loans
According to Poland’s government, the money, which will be spent between 2026 and 2030, will go to a wide variety of systems, including artillery, cybersecurity, ground combat and more.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is sprinting to pump up its military space systems, perhaps changing the balance of power in setting European-wide priorities.
Poland says US offering 250 used Strykers for $1, with Warsaw prepared to accept
US Strykers currently in Europe would be transferred to Poland rather than shipped back to the US following a force reduction on the continent, under a proposed plan.
Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 as future submarine
The deal for three submarines is expected to be a 10 billion Polish zloty ($2.52 billion) investment.
As drones menace European airspace, US Army tests c-UAS systems in Germany
Separately, American soldiers also trained with Polish and Romanian allies on the Merops c-UAS system, already in use in Ukraine.
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IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says
“We have the capacity to….increase our production by two, three or even four times what we do today," said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of C2 and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Polish industry, gov targets teaming agreements from Europe
“We are becoming increasingly self-reliant in defense manufacturing. We are not just purchasing weapons, but bringing production to Poland,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a signing ceremony.
Rafael and Hyundai Rotem agreement paves way for Trophy APS on Korean-made tanks
“This agreement represents a shared commitment to advancing battlefield survivability for next-generation armored platforms,” said Tzvi Marmor, Rafael’s executive vice president and head of land and naval systems division, according to a company announcement.
Poland invests heavily in itself at defense exposition
"I promised that the Arms Factory would not be short of work. We keep our word. The Grot is intended to serve the Polish soldier and Polish security," said Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense.
Airbus strengthens H145M industry credentials in support of Polish trainer offer
Airbus and its collection of industry partners are leaning heavily forward with an offer for any future acquisition after the release of a market consultation last year.