Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems
“I hope that the contract will be signed," Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires Denys Sienik said, even as Kyiv considers potential alternatives to SpaceX.
Saildrone inks agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to produce USVs
The agreement is the latest in a series of moves by Saildrone to expand into Europe.
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Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat
APKWS® laser‑guidance kit provides reliable precision‑guided munitions across missions and platforms, delivered quickly to meet evolving operational demands.
The fiscal risks of bringing US troops out of Europe
Reducing America’s military footprint in Europe may seem fiscally prudent, but relocating troops and giving up overseas bases could leave US taxpayers with a much bigger bill.
Kaliningrad is more than the Suwałki Gap, and NATO cannot ignore it
In an age of drones and long-range precision weapons, Kaliningrad’s location shows Europe's security isn’t neatly divided between frontline states and everyone else.
Is the Finnish-Norwegian call with Putin a crack in Nordic resolve, or the start of a new path?
Western European leaders have largely avoided speaking with Putin since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Kyiv eyes purchase of planned ICEYE, Nokia ‘sovereign’ communication sats
The letter of intent comes on the heels of the political dust up between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over a US move to throttle Ukraine's Starshield access that has all but grounded the countries military drones in its war with Russia.
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Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km
The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.
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.
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."
Russian satellite stalked ICEYE spacecraft in potentially dangerous on-orbit maneuvers
The Cosmos 2612 came within 500 meters (about a third of a mile) to US-flagged ICEYE-X36 believed to be supporting Ukraine, according to LeoLabs.
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.
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A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry
Lithium-metal batteries are one way to break the weight and endurance limits of today’s unmanned systems.
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.
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.
At Warsaw Security Forum, Poland’s Tusk raises alarm over ‘real threat’ from Russia
The prime minister urged additional sanctions on Moscow, saying the “path through peace does not lie through weakness.”