Finland and Sweden team up to boost counter-drone defenses
“We trust one another, and together we are stronger,” said Finnish President Alexander Stubb on X, by way of welcoming the expanded, bilateral cooperation.
UK provides Ukraine classified long-range SCALP missile blueprints
The provision to Kyiv comes alongside increased tensions between Moscow and London over the UK's support for Ukraine.
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Island surge: the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years.
‘No such thing as a regional conflict anymore,’ STRATCOM chief says
The Internet, social media, cyber and artificial intelligence extend the effects of war far beyond the battlefield, the admiral warned.
How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively — and affordably
Since last year, Kyiv has turned to Western fighter jets to shoot down aerial threats, but also rely on dispersed air defense teams and other modified aircraft.
Everyone is learning the wrong lessons from Ukraine’s drone war
Everyone is focused on Ukraine’s drones. They should be focused on Ukraine’s ability to adapt.
Ukraine, NATO launch new funding program to counter Russian drones
Five areas were listed by Brave1 as of high interest: active protection systems against FPVS; affordable counter-shaded systems; electromagnetic support for signals intelligence; electromagnetic attack technology against FPVs; and high-altitude platforms.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
Pentagon weighing options to license Patriot production to Ukraine: DoD official
“We're evaluating a set of [courses of action] right now, which include a mix of domestic and international sourcing for end units, where they're going to be located, how we're going to build it, [and] which variant,” Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy, told Breaking Defense.
UK selects Tekever AR5 surveillance drones to succeed Watchkeeper
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
Ukraine’s Skyfall unveils new drone interceptor to strike Russian Shaheds faster
The Skyfall spokesman added that the key feature setting this latest interceptor variant apart is its speed, which can reach 370km/h, a significant improvement over the previous 310km/h maximum.
Lockheed, RTX in ‘early’ talks for Ukraine Patriot production, execs say
“Working with the United States government, we are working [...] to determine what is feasible and what is best for Ukraine,” said Raytheon’s Tom Laliberty.
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Project Talon Portfolio puts mission autonomy at the center of future CCA operations
Truly autonomous aircraft can make decisions without continuous human input.
Destinus unveils new counter-rocket interceptor
The company is eyeing 2028 to launch mass production of the system, which is envisioned to protect critical military infrastructure such as command posts, air-defense radars and batteries, logistics hubs and ammunition stores.
Sweden eyes additional batch of Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft
The Nordic nation's future order will take its fleet of the multirole aircraft to 72 units.
EU, Ukraine sign drone deal to fast-track unmanned systems production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the country is currently producing 10 million drones per year and envisions this number rising to 20 million annually with the help of partners.
MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive
During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.