Defense

Get the latest insights into America’s aerospace and defense sectors. From military spending and defense contractors to foreign policy and national security developments, our reporting dives deep into what’s behind U.S. defense strategy.

Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence

China’s Military Bets Big on AI: Falling Behind US in Arms Race

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — The Chinese naval forces are upgrading their guided-missile frigate, the Qinzhou, by integrating an advanced ...

France mulls fallback tank for delayed MGCS program in defense update

France Considers Alternative Tank as MGCS Program Faces Delays: Defense Strategy Update

France Engages in Discussions for a Temporary Tank Solution Amid Delays with German Collaboration PARIS — In a recent address ...

Polish firm teams with Northrop, ST Engineering to tap Poland’s massive ammo spending

Polish Firm Partners with Northrop & ST Engineering: Tapping Into Poland’s Huge Ammo Expenditure!

Advancements in Ammunition Manufacturing in Poland In Warsaw, Poland, the Niewiadów Polish Military Group, a private entity, has forged partnerships ...

Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia

Swedish Arms Giant Expands: Major Ammunition Plant to Open in Estonia

Swedish Defense Firm to Establish Artillery Shell Facility in Estonia In a significant move for Estonia’s defense sector, a Swedish ...

Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances

UK’s New GCAP Fighter Jet Gets Funding Boost: Britain Streamlines Finances for Advanced Warfare

ROME — A temporary agreement has been reached between Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom to extend their collaborative work ...

France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan

France Completes Fleet Plan: Orders Final FDI Frigate from Naval Group!

PARIS — The French Navy has confirmed an order for a fifth Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI), featuring a distinctive ...

India to acquire more air defense systems and drones for modern warfare

India Bolsters Military: Acquires Advanced Air Defense Systems and Drones for Modern Warfare

NEW DELHI — India has recently sanctioned a substantial $25 billion investment for the enhancement of its military capabilities, which ...

Missile-wielding Airbus interceptor engages one-way attack drone in test

Airbus Interceptor Fires Missile at Attack Drone: See the One-Way Engagement Test Unfold!

PARIS — Airbus Conducts Missile Test with Frankenburg Technologies on Drone Interceptor In a recent development, Airbus has teamed up ...

Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Pentagon Plans Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran: Military Strategy Revealed!

U.S. Military Preparing for Extended Ground Operations in Iran The Pentagon is actively developing strategies for prolonged ground engagements in ...

Europe can’t rely on US for air-defense missiles, top EU official says

EU Official Warns: Europe Must Develop Its Own Air-Defense Missiles, Can’t Depend on US

PARIS — Europe needs to bolster its own production of air-defense missiles as it cannot depend solely on the United ...