The state of European security is about procurement, interoperability, and air and missile defense
Responding to threats to European and NATO security, nations are buying fifth-generation fighters and standoff weapons.
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Saab CEO calls on Sweden to ‘put more money’ behind next-generation fighter studies
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, CEO Michael Johansson said he and other European industry leaders also need “clearer objectives” and coordination from NATO and European governments amid the widespread push for munitions.
NATO Preparing For The Biggest Military Exercises In Europe Since The Cold War
A training exercise in Poland in May this year. Nato is pushing to transform itself from crisis response to a war-fighting alliance, prompted by the invasion of Ukraine © Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Reuters
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NATO Conducting Major Baltic Exercises Focused On Repelling Russian Attacks
NATO: NATO navies hold annual Northern Coasts collective defence exercise in the Baltic Sea Some 30 warships and 3,200 personnel from 14 nations will participate in the annual two-week naval exercise Northern Coasts, which starts on Saturday (9 …
Shelling out: UK, BAE Systems seal $162M contract for heavy munitions stockpile renewal
The latest munitions package is in line with the British Army’s wider ambition of undertaking an extensive modernisation campaign based on a budget of £41 billion ($51 billion) over 10 years.
Sweden aims to boost military spending by nearly 30%, hitting NATO spending target
Citing its planned military commitment, Stockholm says it “will be a credible, reliable and loyal member of NATO.”
UK official: No ‘definitive’ timeline to decide Saudi involvement in GCAP
Speaking ahead of DSEI, a British defense official, speaking on background, stated he believes the Saudis “will be part of GCAP in due course,” the strongest support yet from Britain for Saudi inclusion in GCAP.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Says Ukraine Is Only Likely To Talk Peace When Its Resources Are Exhausted
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Ukraine was only likely to start peace talks when it ran out of resources and would use any potential cessation of hostilities to rearm again with Western help.The war has sown devastation across swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, killed or injured hundreds of thousands and triggered the biggest rupture in Russia’s ties with the West
At DSEI 2023, a spotlight on new UK defense secretary, Ukraine and AUKUS
The Defence and Security Equipment International expo brings together military officials and defense firms from around the world. Here’s what’s likely to be on their mind.
India’s Military Studying Options For Any China War On Taiwan
India is reportedly considering its possible responses to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, following discreet inquiries from the US on how India could contribute in the event of a war. The Indian government has commissioned a study to examine the wider impact of a war over Taiwan that involves the US and its allies, and to explore what actions India could take in response. Possible options