Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report
The drones were “neutralized,” daily Liberation reported, with the newspaper saying the usual procedure involves jamming.
Europe
Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two more submarines, long-range strike
Norway will help finance a second production line in Germany to ensure the new submarines can be built quickly enough.
Romania to boost its Black Sea fleet with Turkish-made patrol ship
The ministry confirmed that the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) will be fitted after the vessel arrives in Romania, as the ship’s primary anti-ship capability.
Poland picks Saab’s A26 submarine design, contract eyed by year’s end
The Swedish selection caps an intense race amid global shipbuilders for a program pegged at almost $3 billion.
Norway takes home top prize in multinational best sniper competition
Norway's duo outshot 34 other teams from 21 other nations.
How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks
While Driscoll’s role as Army secretary typically involves bureaucratic tasks, he’s also taken on the challenge of diplomacy.
Finland seeks to secure Arctic footprint in new defense strategy
The document highlights the role that the new NATO Forward Land Force unit, inaugurated in October in northern Finland, will play for the alliance.
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built
Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.
The European Union votes to deepen defense industry ties with Ukraine
EU defense spending is expected to total around 392 billion euros (more than $450 billion) this year, almost double the amount of four years ago.
Sweden sees frigate decision early next year as France touts 2030 date
“We re looking what frigates there are that are available, that would also suit our quite ambitious timeline,” Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said.
Russia will try NATO regardless of Ukraine peace deal, experts warn
Western intelligence services have warned for years that Moscow is trying to boost its traditional military capabilities.
