What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?
Ukraine said on Wednesday that Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted “military-grade” Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions…
European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts
PARIS — European defense startups are forecast to raise a record $10.5 billion of funding this year, roughly…
New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up
FARNBOROUGH, England — Britain’s new government secured an early defense win on Tuesday as Canada joined the delayed…
Canada to spend $1.4 billion on armored combat support vehicles built locally
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190…
ICEYE to double radar-satellite capacity by late 2027 as demand surges
PARIS — Finland’s ICEYE expects to double global production to 100 radar satellites by the end of 2027,…
Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
VIENNA — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius came to Canada’s CANSEC defense exhibition on Wednesday with a message…
Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Canada will purchase six GlobalEye early warning and control aircraft from Saab as part…
France mulls fallback tank for delayed MGCS program in defense update
PARIS — France is in talks with manufacturers about an intermediary solution to replace the country’s aging Leclerc…
SpaceX and Blue Origin abruptly shift priorities amid US Golden Dome push
Just a year ago, SpaceX majority owner Elon Musk dismissed going to the moon as a “distraction.” Now,…
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Gambling addiction is now a topic that researchers can study under a Department of Defense program that provides…
Danish Arctic chief expects High North arms race after Ukraine war
MILAN — The prospect of a conflict in the Arctic is rising, Denmark’s Arctic commander has warned, with…
Canada could use EU loans for next-gen warplane, submarine purchases
MILAN — Canada has become the first non-EU country to join the bloc’s flagship rearmament program, Security Action…