War & Defense
The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.
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In Defence Investment Plan preview, Britain bets big on drones, ‘hybrid’ navy
The Ministry of Defence has said the plan will pursue at least six “hybrid” warships designed to work with unmanned sy…
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Rocket Lab to buy satellite communications firm Iridium
“Vertical integration is at the heart of this combination ― the ability to build, launch, and operate our own spacecraft qui…
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USMC awards $20 million contract for first autonomous ground vehicles
The Marine Corps is pursuing a first-of-its-kind $20 million production contract for fully autonomous ground vehicles.
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Romania buys Spyder air defense system as part of ‘largest deal’ in Rafael history, CEO says
Romania has taken a number of steps to upgrade its defenses amid the war in Ukraine just across its border, including acquiring ot…
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Rutte backs Burnham on UK's £300bn defence spending plan
Nato's chief has expressed confidence that the UK's likely next prime minister will honour a £300bn defence investment plan, signa…
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The Navy can’t afford to slow-roll its new trainer, even as competitors drop
With Boeing and Lockheed both dropping out of the competition to replace the Navy’s T-45, service officials need to press ah…
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Honeywell Aerospace begins trading as standalone company
Honeywell previously announced in February 2025 its strategy to split its businesses into three parts.
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Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east
Red warnings issued in Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans, with authorities urging people to stay indoors Parts of central, …
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Australia's 630% armor surge rewards Rheinmetall
Australia’s 3rd Brigade is embarking on a record-breaking modernization that doubles down on heavy armor, directly benefiting Euro…
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Poland awards $4.8 billion A26 submarine deal to Saab
Under a separate deal, Warsaw aims to urgently acquire a “gap filler” boat for its Baltic Sea operations that will be used to trai…
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US Army wants up to 100 drone boats to fill watercraft gap in Pacific
As the Army contends with a shortage of boats in the Pacific, it's looking at autonomous watercraft to fill the gaps.
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Stocked ambulance headed to Ukraine after £20k raised
"We can't take up arms to defend Ukraine, but we can take a stand with our friends."
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Scottish man missing and feared dead in Ukraine
Stefan Sivers, 35, of Aberdeen, is reported to have been fighting against Russian forces in the Kharkiv region.
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Israel sells Spyder air defense systems to Romania for $2.3 billion
According to manufacturer Rafael, it's the largest contract in its history.
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Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are driving Russian fuel shortages
President says attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ problems but that they are ‘not critical’ Vladimir Putin has admitt…
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A Ukrainian military school graduation ceremony – photo essay
For most teenagers, the last day of school is about summer, freedom and new beginnings. At a military school in western Ukraine, i…
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Fragments of Ice review – fascinating chronicle of Soviet collapse through the lens of a Ukrainian ice skater
Film-maker Maria Stoianova mines her father’s video diaries from the 1980s and 90s to document the decline of communism – and his …
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Ukraine strikes force Russian fuel rationing as Putin eyes US talks
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have triggered domestic fuel rationing and forced Moscow to review export agreements…
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Moscow refinery strike lays bare Europe energy paradox
Ukraine’s largest-ever drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery underscores the economic calculus of its long-range strategy while ex…
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UK defence plan risks failing Nato 'Moscow test'
The UK is set to publish a long-delayed defence spending plan that leaves an £18bn funding gap, raising concerns among European al…
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hit with ballistic missiles, as civilians killed by drone strikes in Russia
Latest attack follows civilian deaths on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday. What we know on day 1,586 A Russian ball…
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All quiet on the eastern flank? Nato leaders fear they can no longer rely on US help if Russia attacks
Trump administration’s rhetoric has created so much uncertainty that Poland and Baltic states have fresh doubts as alliance prepar…
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Why you might see a Russian warship when you are sailing in the Channel
Why do Russian warships sail in the English Channel and what laws are in place to regulate their passage.
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Crimea hit by emergency as Europe seizes Russian shadow tanker
Ukrainian attacks have forced Crimea into a state of emergency, while France’s seizure of a Russian shadow fleet vessel underscore…