Austrian jets intercept US military planes two days in a row
Editor’s note: This story was updated with new information from the U.S. military and the Austrian government refuting…
Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia
VIENNA — Latvia’s minister of defense has resigned following a renewed incursion of Ukrainian drones into the country’s…
Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts
PARIS — European sovereignty in defense and security is within reach and would require investing around €50 billion…
German defense minister laments long-range strike ‘gap’ caused by planned US drawdown
VIENNA — Germany’s ambitions to close a long-range strike capability gap are facing a fresh setback after the…
Israel to buy more F-35 and F-15 warplanes
JERUSALEM — The Israeli government’s ministerial committee for acquisitions has approved the parallel purchase of two new squadrons:…
US Marines help gun down beach invaders in simulated Philippines defense
PALAWAN, Philippines — The peace of the idyllic cove, where palm trees fringed a golden beach, was suddenly…
Global military spending surges and reaches record high
VIENNA — Global military spending reached a new record of almost $2.9 trillion in 2025 − the 11th…
Massive frigate buy from Japan jolts Australian warship program
MANILA, Philippines — Australia has moved to reverse a decline in the number of warships, as its surface…
Ukraine to field 25,000 ground robots in push to replace soldiers for frontline logistics
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine will contract 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles in the first half of 2026, more than…
In first, Ukrainian unmanned vessel launches interceptor to knock out Shahed drone
Ukraine has reportedly unleashed a powerful new defense against Russian Shahed drones that have tied up its air…
Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
VIENNA — Germany revealed a package of foundational strategic documents for its armed forces on Wednesday, including the…
Trump’s madman diplomacy isn’t working on Iran
Despite the recent ceasefire between Iran and the United States, the Islamic Republic continues to restrict shipping through…