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Italy Orders Two Advanced DDX Naval Destroyers

Italy has signed a €3.7 billion ($4.2 billion) contract for two new DDX naval destroyers, a program...

Kallas Scraps EU Defense Advisory Group Amid Opposition

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has abandoned plans to establish a high-level advisory panel on European...

Italy Eyes APKWS Rockets for Low-Cost Drone Defense

The Italian Air Force is considering acquiring U.S. technology that can transform inexpensive, unguided rockets into precision-guided...

Greece Approves $4 Billion Israeli Air Defense Deal

Greece has formally approved a series of major defense acquisitions, including a €3.5 billion ($4 billion) Israeli-built...

Germany Weighs Joining Europe’s SAMP/T Air Defense Program

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has confirmed that Berlin will evaluate French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for...

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...

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...

Trump Signals Possible U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Italy and Spain

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would “probably” consider withdrawing U.S. troops from Italy and...

Italy Blocks U.S. Military Jets from Landing Amid Iran War Tensions

U.S. military aircraft en route from the United States to the Middle East were denied permission to...

Bangladesh Moves to Acquire Eurofighter Typhoon Jets in New Defense Deal

Bangladesh has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to begin negotiations for the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon...

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Helsing Contra Air Defense System Targets Fast Drones

German defence company Helsing has unveiled Contra, an AI-coordinated air defence system combining Inferno and Ambush interceptor missiles. Designed to counter fast-moving attack drones, the system aims to keep interception costs below $100,000 per shot, with market readiness expected in late 2027.

Leonardo and Rheinmetall Secure $4.16 Billion Italian Army Contracts

Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall have reportedly won two contracts worth a combined $4.16 billion from the...

Denmark Plans Long-Range Strike Missile Acquisition

Denmark intends to procure two types of long-range precision-strike missiles, one launched from aircraft and the other...

UK Royal Navy Faces Anti-Submarine Warfare Gap

The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is facing a significant anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability shortfall that could undermine...