Global for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

• Army Europe chief unveils NATO eastern flank defense plan
• US to build fast boat base near South China Sea
• Germany requests US long-range weapons as bridge to European tech
• GM Defense hopes for ‘first win’ in Europe through UK vehicles race
• China-Russia nexus jumps top of mind for Japan’s defense planners
• House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms