Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice
The Estonian company, which has announced a Shahed-like target drone, will show its products at this year's AUSA conference in Washington.
Congress
Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claims
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a "cover-up."
German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulator
Ahead of the German Air Force receiving its CH‑47F Block II Chinook fleet, its pilots are utilizing the U.S. Army's flight-simulator complex.
France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet next month, Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told lawmakers on Thursday.
Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defense support, rules out offensive role
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
German lawmakers approve funds for eight-ship fleet of sub-hunting frigates
The German ships will support NATO missions in the Baltic and North seas, the Atlantic and the High North, according to the announcement.
Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats
The U.S. and Greece are launching a joint security program to strengthen counterterrorism information sharing between their law enforcement agencies.
Embraer, Lockheed Martin vie for India’s $10.5B military transport aircraft deal
The Indian government wants one of its biggest military aviation contracts to deepen the country’s local aerospace industrial base.
France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time
France test-fired an upgraded version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time on Tuesday.
Lithuania says it would pay the cost if US establishes military base
Lithuania is ready to pay the cost to set up a permanent U.S. military base if Washington should agree to establish one there, the prime minister said.
European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts
“This is Europe catching up rather than the U.S. slowing,” Dealroom said of the trend. “EU 27 funding more than doubled in a year.”
Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.
Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects
Ukraine’s Fire Point said the firm is developing an extended-range tactical ballistic missile after its FP-7 weapon was used in combat for the first time.
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns
The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a U.K. air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold
More than 100,000 Yemeni troops could be mobilized in the offensive, depending on the scale, officials said.
