MBDA pushes new deep-strike missile in time for Europe to arm up
The envisioned weapon comes as European nations look to boost their deterrence posture vis-à-vis Russia.
Europe
French, German defense leaders urge European unity after Trump win
The call for unity and increased defense spending comes at a tenuous time for both nations.
Hope and pragmatism compete on Ukraine’s front amid Trump’s election
Though Donald Trump’s election throws into doubt U.S. support for Ukraine, many Ukrainians hope Trump will hold the line on military aid.
Fincantieri tweaks PPA patrol vessel design to carry more missiles
The ships’ new “EVO” variant, which the Italian Navy may order next year, will get some extra combat punch with additional launchers.
Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world
He has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office – something Ukraine and its allies fear would be on terms favorable to Moscow.
Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
French public investment bank Bpifrance wants to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms.
Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
The opening day of the Paris show, organized here from Nov. 4-7, was fruitful for the French naval industry with the announcement of several contracts.
Opinion
Czechia’s quiet struggle for artillery shells holds lessons for Europe
Prague has been leading a push to source Soviet-era ammunition for Ukraine from countries around the globe, but the initiative risks running out of money.
Europe picks consortium for sovereign satellite constellation IRIS²
The EU is counting on IRIS² as a sovereign alternative to the likes of Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper or U.K.-based OneWeb.
MBDA unveils submarine-launched Exocet missile to strike naval vessels
The manufacturer promises the ability for submarines to target surface warships from a safe distance.
Turkey, Indonesia advance joint armor lineup with new troop carrier
FNSS executives unveiled the conceptual design for the envisioned troop transporter, dubbed “Kaplan,” at the Istanbul Saha Expo arms fair in late October.
8,000 North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war in ‘coming days’
If the troops join the fighting, U.S. officials said, they'll be fair targets for Ukraine.
Leaders wrestle with a potent mix: AI and weapons of mass destruction
New technologies can lower the bar for manufacturing dangerous weapons, while also helping watchdog organizations in detecting treaty infractions.
‘Significant’ fire reported at UK shipyard building nuke-powered subs
But there is “no nuclear risk,” local police said Wednesday.
Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
