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Italy Rejects Funding U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

Italy has reaffirmed that it will not contribute funds toward the acquisition of American-made weapons destined for...

Leonardo M-346 Controls Baykar Kizilelma Drone in Loyal Wingman Test

An Italian-built M-346 trainer aircraft has successfully directed a Baykar Kizilelma unmanned combat drone during a loyal...

France Selects Safran-MBDA for New Rocket Artillery Program

France has entered exclusive discussions with domestic defense companies Safran and MBDA to provide a homegrown rocket...

France and Germany End €100B FCAS Fighter Jet Program

France and Germany have decided to abandon their flagship effort to jointly develop a next-generation combat aircraft,...

Airbus-Led Team Gen 6 Submits Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Proposal to Germany

A consortium of German defense firms headed by Airbus has presented a strategic position paper to the...

NATO Showcases Next-Gen Counter-Drone Technology in Latvia

NATO officials and military personnel welcomed successful drone interceptions with measured applause during demonstrations at Latvia’s Sēlija...

Norway Joins France’s Nuclear Deterrence Initiative Amid Security Concerns

Norway has become the ninth European nation to join France’s emerging nuclear deterrence initiative, a move driven...

Italy Orders 6 Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers in €1.4B Deal

Italy has agreed to acquire six Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft in a deal worth...

Germany Pushes European Military Space Command Initiative

Germany’s defense minister used an uncommon four-country meeting of German-speaking defense leaders this week to advance proposals...

Italy May Reject €27B EU Defense Funding Amid Energy Crisis

Italy is weighing whether to withdraw from a second EU-backed defense funding initiative, potentially giving up nearly...

U.S. Army Cancels Poland Deployment Amid Budget Concerns

The U.S. Army has called off the planned deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st...

Europe Could Achieve Defense Independence With €500 Billion Plan

A group of five leading German defense investors, analysts, and industry figures has argued that Europe could...