War & Defense
The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.
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Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boats
The Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China.
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Germany expands its exoatmospheric missile shield with second Arrow-3 deployment
Kaufbeuren will be home to the system’s radar site, while the actual interceptor launchers for that battery are planned for nearby…
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Bob the bus misses Ukraine aid trip after breakdown
Bob the Bus was unable to set off on the journey from Devon to Ukraine due to breaking down.
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Ukraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029
The deal is a first step in Kyiv’s planned ambition to purchase up to 150 of the advanced combat jets, noted Swedish Minister of D…
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Israel tests Iron Dome with Iron Beam, pairing missiles with laser pulses for air defense
The combination of technologies is meant to give Israel a leg up in shooting down high-volume swarms of incoming threats like dron…
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UK’s Starmer unveils $20 billion defense boost in long-delayed investment plan
The Defence Investment Plan falls short of the £28 billion($37 billion) wanted by defense chiefs and represents a 5% increase in a…
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On the ground at Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational military exercise
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reports from the sidelines of a recent large multinational exercise hosted by Turkey.
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House GOP defectors tank procedural vote to bring NDAA to floor
GOP leadership said House members would leave for the Independence Day holiday tonight, leaving the timeline for NDAA passage uncl…
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Tobyhanna Depot boosts drone component production with new assembly lines
Ahead of the Army’s upcoming advanced manufacturing strategy, leaders within the Army’s organic industrial base reveal…
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Drones, fighters, armored vehicles: Highlights from the UK’s Defence Investment Plan
Beyond top line spending, one of the leading takeaways from the DIP is the clear push to acquire and field autonomous systems, und…
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In a first, Trump will travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One
Trump will travel to North Dakota on Wednesday for the aircraft's inaugural presidential use over a week after its commissioning f…
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The US Army goes into the breach — without soldiers
The phrase “into the breach,” invokes one of the Army’s most deadly missions. Now, instead of sending soldiers, the Army is experi…
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Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise
The USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise.
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Recent DoD changes risk fielding weapons with hidden problems, watchdog warns
Major workforce reductions at DOT&E have led to “action officers” being assigned more programs, programs in warfa…
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Is the UK spending enough on defence? - The Latest
The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn in defence spending over the ne…
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Russia, Hamas, and China: Three reasons Turkey shouldn’t get the F-35
After President Donald Trump said he would make Turkey’s leader “very happy,” analysts from the Foundation for D…
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SOCOM is seeking a long-range kamikaze drone
Armed with loitering munitions, SOCOM MC-130J gunships and other aircraft would be able to hunt targets deep inside enemy lines.
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How Ukraine’s military is adapting after four years of war with Russia
This week on The Break Out, former Pentagon official Mara Karlin shares what she learned during a recent trip to Ukraine.
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Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia
The Latgale region, where the new drone factory is to be built, is historically one of Latvia’s most economically disadvantaged.
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Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract
The autonomous ground vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV, according to Overland AI CEO Byron Boots.
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UK prime minister pledges near $105B defense budget by 2029
Courtesy of a £8.6 billion investment in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, the UK is also “renewing” a commitme…
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Pentagon seeks to hire ‘hundreds’ of software engineers for 2-year tours
Building on the ongoing, government-wide Tech Force hiring initiative, the new War Force effort announced today will emphasize att…
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Ascendant Paris to hold European-flavored Bastille Day flyover with nuclear undertones
The symbolism is notable as all four participating countries have signed up for some variation of France’s promised forward nuclea…
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ridicules Russian military drive, saying Putin keeps postponing goal deadlines
Ukrainian president says Kremlin leader has repeatedly set and deferred timelines to fully capture eastern Donbas area. What we kn…