Trump announces plan to sell NATO countries weapons for Ukraine
“This is, again, Europeans stepping up. … This is only the first wave, there will be more,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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Denmark eyes additional F-35 fighter jets, Patriot aid breakthrough for Ukraine
“I think [President Donald] Trump is on the right path here. I think he has promised that would be a possibility, we are talking in these hours about 10 Patriot systems,” said Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen.
Lockheed seeks European partners for missile production crunch
“There’s plenty of work to go around, around the globe, so we’re looking for those strategic partnerships to help us complete our mission,” said Lockheed executive Jason Reynolds.
US defense industry could struggle to sell to new German government: Analysts
Though he has still to formally take up office, Freidrich Merz, the CDU’s choice for chancellor, has proposed securing “independence” from the US, criticised “America first” doctrine and said he is prepared for the “worst case scenario” implying a futu…
Pentagon bolsters defense in the Middle East amid escalations by Iran
In response to recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East, the United States Department of Defense has taken significant steps to strengthen its presence in the region. These measures, directed by Secretary of Defense Austin…
Germany pledges a new $1.1 bln arms shipment to Ukraine
Germany announced Tuesday that it will provide an additional $1.1 billion in long-term weapons aid for Ukraine. “Germany will continue to support Ukraine with what it needs most urgently – air defence, ammunition and tanks,” German De…
Poland deploys Patriot air defense system to protect its capital
Poland has deployed its PATRIOT air defense system at Warsaw-Babice airport to protect its capital, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense. On Thursday, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak met with servicemen of the 3rd Air Defense …
Poland drops big money on air defense, and becomes first LTAMDS buyer outside US
Poland announced deals potentially worth over $15 billion on Monday, including plans to purchase Raytheon-made Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors.
Missile Defense Agency’s first flight test for Aegis in Guam set for late ’24
MDA Acting Director Rear Adm. Doug Williams said that the agency’s plans include beginning tests of its Next-Generation Interceptor in 2027, “with the anticipation of operational testing of NGI at the end of 2029.”
US Army wants more Patriot units, but faces tough recruiting environment
“We have a requirement to grow a Patriot force structure; we will grow a Patriot force structure,” Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler told reporters today.