German defense chief pledges $10 billion in Ukraine aid for 2025
Berlin won't deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, but more Iris-T antimissile systems are in the pipeline.
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Iran strike puts question mark over Israeli firms at Paris Air Show
The countries largest aerospace firm, Israel Aerospace Industries, on Friday announced the cancellation of a Monday briefing by CEO Boaz Levy.
Italian Air Force accepts Leonardo’s M-345 as basic trainer jet
The Air Force said 18 aircraft have been ordered to date, with seven delivered and four involved in operational test and evaluation activities.
First KAAN export prospect: Turkey to deliver 48 jets to Indonesia
The signing of the agreement was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on June 11 in a post on X.
Ukraine, NATO eye tech trials for intercepting Russia’s cabled drones
Drones operating via fiber-optic wires are a new military challenge globally, as they are largely immune to jamming and interception attempts.
Israel to show fresh weapons at Paris Air Show
But there is still uncertainty among Israeli defense companies regarding their participation in the event.
Saab, Helsing let Gripen fighter fly with AI in charge
According to the company’s math, the AI prep work produced the equivalent of 50 years of human pilot experience.
Next-gen GCAP warplane faces time pressure amid American F-47 plans
Japan joined GCAP to be able to co-own the technology on board the plane, something it would be less able to do with an equivalent U.S. jet.
Anduril plans footprint in Poland’s red-hot combat drone market
“We’re still at an early stage of looking at things and different options,” said co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf.
Canada dials up defense spending with an eye on bridges to Europe
The new money will allow Canada to reach by April 2026 the NATO goal of spending two percent of GDP on defense.
Belgium braces for first F-35 delivery this fall
Deliveries of the Lockheed Martin-made jet were initially slated to begin in late 2023.
NATO chief calls for 400% boost in the alliance’s missile defenses
Secretary-General Mark Rutte is due to meet U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing St. ahead of a NATO summit in the Netherlands.
Israel enters final phase to deliver Arrow-3 missile shield to Germany
Initial steps toward a system handover are expected to happen in the coming months, according to the Israeli government.
German defense boss teases changes for global Ukraine defense group
The idea is to better integrate the group’s work with NATO's Ukraine aid mission and the smattering of so-called capability coalitions.
Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command boss
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich would also take over as the supreme allied commander Europe if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate.
Tech transfer pledge steers Thailand to pick Sweden’s Gripen warplane
Bangkok now gains intellectual property rights for Link-T’s unrestricted use and expansion.
Ukraine ‘well prepared’ for Russian response to drone stunt: Pistorius
The scope and timing of a potential Russian counterattack was still unclear as of Wednesday afternoon, the German defense minister said.
