Defense News
Germany buys aircraft self-defense systems from Elbit for $260 million
JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems will supply its J-MUSIC suite, a directed infrared countermeasures system, ...View More
Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
For most of the firms that participated in a late June drone trial staged by the Defense Innovation ...View More
Taiwan’s Han Kuang drills demonstrate its quills are growing sharper
Taiwan concluded its annual Han Kuang military exercise on July 18, the 41st iteration and the most ...View More
These wargames explored drone attacks on US military bases
In March 2025, the U.S. government conducted a wargame on how to defend military bases in the United ...View More
Germany, France to ‘clarify’ FCAS project by year-end as firms bicker
PARIS — Germany and France will “clarify the situation” regarding their Future Combat Air System pro ...View More
Qatar used layers of US weapons to counter Iranian missiles
MILAN — Newly released footage reveals that several U.S.-made weapon systems played a central role i ...View More
US Army envisions a common launcher to fit allies’ weapons
WIESBADEN, Germany − The U.S. Army is prioritizing a common launcher that could be used across the E ...View More
Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death
Air Force Global Strike Command has pulled Sig Sauer M18 pistols from use following the July 20 deat ...View More
Anti-‘woke’ former officer confirmed as Air Force undersecretary
Matthew Lohmeier, the former Space Force lieutenant colonel who was relieved of command after public ...View More
Slovenia scraps defense-spending vote, seeks new kit with eye on NATO
WARSAW, Poland — In a political U-turn, Slovenia’s authorities have scrapped a referendum initiative ...View More
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