DroneShield launches major European expansion to support regional defence efforts
DroneShield has announced a major expansion into Europe, including plans for its first manufacturing and assembly facility outside Australia.
Strengthening battle readiness: U.S. Soldiers participate in multinational engineering exercise Verboom
U.S. Army soldiers from Bravo Company, 10th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, in support of Task Force Iron, joined other multinational soldiers.
European Commission invests EUR 910 million to enhance defence capabilities and strengthen industry collaboration
The European Commission has announced a €910 million investment under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to bolster Europe’s defence industry.
New study highlights importance of the defence industry. Four out of ten affirm its “contribution to security in Germany and Europe”
The defence industry is gaining importance in Germany, with almost four out of ten respondents seeing it as making a significant contribution to the security of Germany and Europe.
U.S. Airmen conclude Agile Bison 25-1, strengthening crisis response across Europe
More than 130 U.S. Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group successfully completed exercise Agile Bison 25-1 between 8–18 April 2025.
U.S. Army conducts key artillery certification in Romania to maintain readiness on NATO’s eastern flank
U.S. soldiers deployed in Romania continue to maintain high levels of readiness through rigorous field training exercises.
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Europe’s defense spending puzzle can pay huge dividends [CEPA]
Can Europe double the number of main battle tanks and triple its nuclear submarine force at a much-reduced unit price? Yes, and here’s how.
Hegseth and Lecornu discuss 5% defence spending target and NATO role at Pentagon meeting
At the Pentagon on 17 April, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu to discuss key issues related to defence and European security.
The F-35 should have been NATO’s fighter — what’s gone wrong?
If any weapon had a chance to be called “NATO’s jet,” it was the F-35. Following Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the stream of orders became a torrent.
Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe bolster readiness and joint warfighting capabilities
Ramstein Flag 2025, NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise, concluded on 11 April, reinforcing the alliance’s readiness and warfighting capabilities.
Combat Archer: U.S. Air Force conducts largest combat readiness exercise in Europe at RAF Lakenheath
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) is carrying out its largest air-to-air combat readiness exercise in Europe at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom.
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War demands innovation. That’s why Europe must support its startups [OPINION]
Yet Europe is persisting with an old, tired model. Why? Because it’s peaceful. Europe is the world’s single greatest […]