War & Defense
The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.
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Poland warns Ukraine EU path at risk over history row
A bitter dispute over Ukraine's decision to honour a WWII nationalist group threatens to derail Kyiv's European integration as Rus…
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US strikes on Iran risk prolonging Europe's energy price shock
Fresh US military strikes on Iranian missile sites have shattered a tattered ceasefire, pushing oil prices higher and threatening …
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MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive
During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.
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Elbit targets European navies with floating drone base concept
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has proposed converting commercial vessels into floating drone bases, pitching a cheaper altern…
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Odesa attacks kill three as Black Sea grain routes face disruption
Russian strikes on Odesa's vital port infrastructure have killed three people, while a parallel Ukrainian naval campaign forces Ru…
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European firms target 2027 test for sovereign space interceptor
Five European defense contractors have formed a consortium to build a homegrown exo-atmospheric missile interceptor, aiming to end…
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UK veterans train Ukrainian civilians in battlefield medicine
British volunteers are teaching tactical first aid to families and infrastructure workers, highlighting the civilian burden of Eur…
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US Navy seeks expendable drones for future carrier air wing
A US Navy push to replace costly manned aircraft with cheap, mass-produced drones demands rapid industrial scaling that will press…
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SDA awards L3Harris, Sierra $1.75B for missile defense satellites
The new satellites for missile warning, tracking and targeting are being developed under an “accelerated” schedule to …
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Senate Democrats block NDAA amid concerns on Iran War, budget topline
SASC Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-R.I., told Breaking Defense settling the budget would be the most “practical step” an…
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Army well short of 155mm ammo production goal, Texas facility in the spotlight
GD-OTS told Breaking Defense it has now reached an agreement with the Army on the way ahead for the troubled Mesquite facility and…
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Dutch Damen design central to $2.2bn US landing ship contract
The US Navy has awarded a $2.2 billion contract to build new landing ships, relying on a proven Dutch design that underscores Euro…
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The Space Force faces growing pains. Here’s how the next chief can help.
Doubling the service from roughly 10,000 to 20,000 military members by 2030 is not a trivial matter. Here are a few options the ne…
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US misses 155mm shell target as $469m Texas plant fails
A $469 million US Army factory meant to supply desperately needed 155mm artillery shells has produced nothing usable, leaving Wash…
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Pentagon pursues space-based solar power
Then we talk about what happened at the NATO summit and what’s to come at the Farnborough air show.
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Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more
John Baylouny sat down with Breaking Defense to lay out his plans for both organic and inorganic growth.
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Navy taps TOTE Services for LSM vessel construction manager
The Navy said that the $2.2 billion contract award seeks to “maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery” of …
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
[Sponsored] As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on …
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Nine European allies join Ukraine in new anti-ballistic coalition
The coalition’s flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja, while a European industry group separ…
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Europe deploys first $6bn of $200bn defence plan
The European Union has deployed the initial tranche of its $200 billion defence financing programme and surpassed NATO's spending …
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German UAV firm Helsing picks West Virginia for first US manufacturing
The company will invest $50 million to open the facility, with an initial focus on manufacturing the HX-2 strike drone, according …
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Ukraine orders 16 Dassault Rafales, licenses missile production
France has agreed to sell 16 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine and license the domestic production of key missiles, securing a long-t…
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Paris parade and EU accession talks signal Europe's strategic shift
France's Bastille Day parade, featuring allied troops and President Zelenskyy, coincides with a landmark day of EU accession talks…
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Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a …