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Iron Dome for America gets a golden makeover

Defense News - 18:53 Feb 25, 2025

President Trump's new missile defense shield effort is now dubbed "Golden Dome."
Airbus wins $500 million contract to upgrade French Navy comms

Defense News - 18:14 Feb 25, 2025

The French sea service wants to achieve collaborative and networked combat.
Air Force budget cuts may open old wounds with Congress

Defense News - 17:30 Feb 25, 2025

Experts say it's unlikely the Air Force could save $15 billion only targeting the kind of diversity and climate change programs Sec. Hegseth has derided.

Tags: Air Force
Poland, Slovakia team up for ammunition, weapon purchases

Defense News - 16:42 Feb 25, 2025

One initiative relates to Poland’s offer to supply K2 tanks, to be mode domestically under a license from South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem, to Slovakia.

Tags: Poland Slovakia
Mind the gaps: Europe’s to-do list for defense without the US

Defense News - 11:36 Feb 25, 2025

Defense News asked experts how much time a European alliance will need to reach adequate capacity in nine defense enablers.
Space Force will play ‘central role’ in Iron Dome, service chief says

Defense News - 23:54 Feb 24, 2025

The Space Force is evaluating what systems it already has in development to support President Trump's order and what capabilities it would need to build.
Trump expresses Russia-Ukraine war nearing end as he meets with Macron

Defense News - 22:19 Feb 24, 2025

President Donald Trump also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine.
For India, it’s ‘Pick your fighter,’ as Delhi weighs US, Russian bids

Defense News - 17:32 Feb 24, 2025

India wants to catch up quickly to China in fighter jets. But buying on the global market could torpedo the country's homegrown program.
Back to war: Wounded Ukrainians return to battle after amputation

Defense News - 15:44 Feb 24, 2025

Many brigades have at least one amputee soldier still on active duty — men who returned to combat despite the grim outlook for their country.
Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show support on war’s 3rd anniversary

Defense News - 11:35 Feb 24, 2025

Uncertainty is deepening about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion.

Tags: Ukraine
Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman, Navy head in DOD leadership purge

Defense News - 02:14 Feb 22, 2025

Trump plans to nominate retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as the nation’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Tags: Joint Chiefs Trump
Army tries out next-gen hybrid tactical vehicle prototype in Germany

Defense News - 19:22 Jan 22, 2025

Will a hybrid electric vehicle work as a Humvee replacement? The Army is putting a prototype to the test in Europe.
China commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US

Defense News - 18:30 Jan 22, 2025

The ship has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons and includes stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration.
F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK

Defense News - 16:52 Jan 22, 2025

The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping them survive in dangerous environments.
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones

Defense News - 13:51 Jan 22, 2025

Ukraine has been a crucible for drone innovation as it fights off Russia’s invasion.

Tags: Ukraine
Western defense companies size up Vietnam’s military market

Defense News - 13:01 Jan 22, 2025

American and European contractors were out in full force for the country's biennial defense expo in Hanoi in December 2024.
Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

Defense News - 20:30 Jan 21, 2025

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.
India gets an observer seat in the Eurodrone program

Defense News - 16:02 Jan 21, 2025

India joins Japan as observer on the project launched by Italy, France, Germany and Spain.

Tags: India
In Japan, a more muted cheering for the British-led GCAP warplane

Defense News - 12:44 Jan 21, 2025

By contrast, there is “GCAP silence” in Japan, says one local observer of business ties between Japan and the West.

Tags: Japan
‘Wake up’ about defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office

Defense News - 09:05 Jan 21, 2025

France and Europe need to adapt to evolving threats and changing interests, Macron said.

Tags: Europe Macron

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