Trump moves US subs after ex-Russian leader’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks
Trump's decision to reposition two nuclear subs comes after what he calls "highly provocative statements" by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Europe
Poland doubles down on South Korean tanks with $6.5 billion deal
Warsaw looks to benefit from South Korea’s mass production capacities and lenient policy toward technology transfers.
Germany, France to ‘clarify’ FCAS project by year-end as firms bicker
The countries' two defense ministers offered political backing at a "moment of truth" to a program rocked by industrial infighting.
Qatar used layers of US weapons to counter Iranian missiles
Four main systems, all made by American manufacturers, were highlighted as part of the Qatari armed forces’ military response.
US Army envisions a common launcher to fit allies’ weapons
The Army is prioritizing the pursuit of a common launcher as a cornerstone capability for deterrence in key theaters.
Airbus, TUSAŞ sign deal on Hürjet jet trainer collaboration for Spain
The new agreement aims to accelerate the process of integrating the aircraft into the Spanish Air Force inventory.
Slovenia scraps defense-spending vote, seeks new kit with eye on NATO
On July 22, the country’s Ministry of Defence told state-run news agency STA the government has fully withdrawn from the Boxer contract.
State Department OKs $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.
Romania buys Spyder air-defense suites from Israel for over $2 billion
The transaction will be the second largest defense deal in Israeli defense-industry history after the sale of the Arrow-3 to Germany for $3.5 billion.
Berlin launches laxer laws in bid to hasten defense acquisitions
The "Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz" law would remove the stop-work period that typically follows legal challenges against contract awards.
Turkey, UK agree on Eurofighter exports in step closer to deal
Negotiations on the potential deal with Turkey will continue in coming weeks, the U.K. government said in a statement.
