Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
KYIV, Ukraine — The army that stopped Russia’s march on Kyiv four years ago no longer exists. Outmanned…
Saudi Arabia buys C-27 cargo planes fitted for armed maritime patrols
ROME — Saudi Arabia is buying new C-27 tactical air lifters to use as armed maritime patrol aircraft,…
Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home
PARIS — The United States has changed its attitude on European allies funneling defense funds to local arms…
US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warship
The U.S. Navy wants long-range strike drones that can be launched from destroyers and other warships that lack…
US Air Force needs 500 next-gen fighters, bombers to beat China, think tank says
The U.S. Air Force must buy at least 500 sixth-generation fighters and bombers — more than it already…
Moscow sees opportunity in Greenland crisis, but fears expanded US Arctic presence
BERLIN — The Trump administration’s push to acquire Greenland has produced a carefully calibrated response from Moscow. An…
Saab floats Gripen production hub in Canada, if Ottawa were willing
SINGAPORE — Swedish aerospace manufacturer Saab has proposed that a hypothetical Gripen production line in Canada would be…
Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles
SINGAPORE — Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the…
Poland picks Kongsberg-PGZ consortium to build anti-drone ‘wall’
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal with a consortium comprising Norway’s Kongsberg…
Russian cargo plane arrives in Cuba, echoing frantic Caracas buildup
GRAZ, Austria — A heavy Russian cargo plane that previously brought air defense systems to Venezuela arrived at…
Germany proposes ‘two-speed’ EU to hasten defense buildup
PRAGUE — Germany is spearheading an initiative to create a “two-speed” European Union, proposing that a core group…
Ukraine says more than 80% of enemy targets now destroyed by drones
PARIS — Ukraine says drones now account for more than 80% of enemy targets destroyed as the country’s…