French Navy orders new VTOL version of Airbus’ Aliaca drone system
The French Navy will become the first operator of Airbus Helicopters’ new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) version…
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Russia’s drone war on Ukraine shows how exposed Europe’s infrastructure is
Joshua Kroeker is the CEO and founder of Reaktion Group. He advises governments and firms on geopolitics and…
US approves potential sale of four P-8A Poseidons to Singapore
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A…
Peru moves toward F-16V Block 70 selection for fighter replacement
Peru is advancing toward selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 Viper as its preferred next-generation fighter jet,…
UK delays £1bn medium helicopter deal, Yeovil plant faces closure threat
Britain’s last remaining military helicopter production line is again at the center of a Whitehall fight, as the…
H160M Guépard prototype makes first contact with French Navy surface ship
The French Navy has announced that the H160M Guépard prototype has carried out its first integration sequence with a frontline surface ship, as…
Sweden confirms talks with France and UK on nuclear deterrence
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that Stockholm has begun discussions with France and the United Kingdom on nuclear deterrence.…
Canada weighs mixed fighter fleet, US warns F-35 cuts could impact NORAD
Canadian officials are weighing a mixed fighter fleet that could see Sweden’s Saab account for roughly half of the eventual…
Portugal’s Air Force F-16 jets damaged as Storm Kristin hits Monte Real Air Base
Portugal’s Air Force said Air Base No. 5 at Monte Real suffered “significant” material damage after Storm Kristin…
Germany awards Polaris contract for reusable hypersonic research vehicle
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a contract to German…
Did France oppose an EU plan to buy British Storm Shadow missiles for Ukraine?
A report by The Telegraph claims that France has opposed an EU plan that would allow Ukraine to…
Lithuania delays Embraer C-390 airlifter order, extends Spartan fleet to 2036
Lithuania has postponed its planned procurement of new military transport aircraft and will instead modernize its existing C-27J…
Italian Army receives first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems
Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems. The…
Indonesia’s first Rafale jets arrive, starting deliveries for 42-aircraft order
Indonesia has received its first three Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the start of deliveries under…
UK shortlists companies for its Apache loyal wingman program
The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom announced, on January 24, 2026, that it has selected seven…
Germany orders more Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces, the company announced on January…
MBDA signs first French contract for One Way Effector long-range strike drone
France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has signed its first contract with MBDA for the development and production of…
Mexico becomes first Latin American operator of C-130J Super Hercules
Mexico has confirmed the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first country in…