Jamal Peterson 
Italy’s Strategic Military Enhancement Plans ROME — Italy is contemplating tapping into a European Union financial arrangement to fund the acquisition of new tanks and armored vehicles from Germany’s Rheinmetall, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Defense News. The financing for the Lynx vehicles and Panther tanks is expected to … Read more
In the Heart of French Military Exercises CANJUERS, France — During a recent artillery and drone exercise in the south-east of France, the French Army faced the challenges of modern warfare head-on. Amidst heavy rainfall, while artillery units continued their operations, the adverse weather conditions revealed a significant limitation: the grounding of drone operations. This … Read more
BERLIN — Over the recent weekend, a type of Russian transport plane commonly associated with the nation’s military and the previously operational Wagner mercenary group was observed arriving in Caracas, Venezuela. This occurrence underscores a growing Russian engagement with the Latin American nation. The Il-76 is capable of carrying up to 50 tons of cargo … Read more
MILAN — As part of a broader trend among global militaries, the Lithuanian Army has conducted tests using heavy machine guns and Swedish-engineered surface-to-air missiles to counteract fast-moving drones, positioning firearms as essential tools in drone defense strategies. Recent footage shared by Lithuania’s military shows air defense units engaging in exercises that involve firing large-caliber … Read more
Shield AI Introduces Advanced AI-Driven Unmanned Fighter Shield AI has recently unveiled a groundbreaking uncrewed combat aircraft, capable of vertical takeoffs and landings, dubbed the future of military aviation and a significant development in the drone wingmen strategy. The X-BAT Drone: Designed for Challenging Environments The newly introduced drone, named X-BAT, is engineered for use … Read more
CANJUERS, France — KNDS, the Franco-German defense company specializing in ground-based weaponry, believes its Caesar howitzer stands a strong chance of being selected in a U.S. Army competition to replace the M777, according to the firm’s marketing head for the 155 millimeter truck-mounted artillery. Olivier Fort, a former French artillery colonel now employed by KNDS, … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand In Christchurch, New Zealand, Chan Chun Sing, the Defense Minister of Singapore, recently introduced a groundbreaking class of warships for the Singapore Navy, during its launch event this week. He drew an interesting comparison between the new warship and the iconic fictional starship, Battlestar Galactica. Chan described the warship as not merely … Read more
PARIS — The military actions of Russia in Ukraine and the strategic economic measures taken by the United States are signaling a shift away from a global framework that prioritizes sovereignty and diplomatic resolution of conflicts. This marks a potential return to an age of empires, according to Gen. Pierre Schill, the French Army Chief … Read more
Editor’s note: This article has been revised to specify that Gore’s new line of outerwear is not yet free from PFAS. As the military endeavors to eliminate “forever chemicals” from its gear and apparel, Gore introduces a new lightweight jacket featuring a fleece interior and a unique fabric membrane designed to shield against the elements, … Read more
Northrop Grumman anticipates securing additional contracts from the U.S. Air Force for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber initiative before this year concludes, according to statements made by CEO Kathy Warden on Tuesday. Furthermore, Northrop is in talks with the Air Force to possibly hasten the production of the B-21, as mentioned by Warden during a … Read more
