War & Defense
The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.
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Finland closes airspace, restricts maritime traffic near Russia over drone risk
Finland’s military said it closed a section of Finnish airspace and restricted maritime traffic off the country’s southern coast n…
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PACAF looks to reduce exercise participation to preserve ‘readiness’: Commander
“I think we’ve done a pretty good job of identifying, amongst commanders, where we’re going to take risk or how we man…
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Time to decide: A critical moment in Japan-US missile defense cooperation
In the face of growing air and missile threats in the Pacific, robust radar coverage and command networks will be critical to US a…
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Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.
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Leonardo UK CEO sees potential CCA role, but wary of funding
Clive Higgins told Breaking Defense the firm would likely pitch its experience in sensors and EW, but also saw an opening for dron…
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French wildfires threaten nuclear deterrence industry, Rafale assembly
Wildfires raging west of the French city of Bordeaux are threatening a number of France’s key defense-industrial sites.
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Isle of Man closes Homes for Ukraine scheme
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said he was "proud of the Isle of Man's response" but demand had fallen.
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Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court
Russian attack killed 11 at publicly promoted event attended by military and state officials; Zelenskyy heads for Washington. What…
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Air Force eyes next-gen engine ‘integration’ by 2030
An engine with so-called adaptive turbofan technologies “could” go on the forthcoming F-47 stealth fighter, John Sneden, the chief…
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Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
New bridge makes it easier to dodge satellite surveillance, investigation argues, as Ukrainian president warns Russia is to receiv…
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How industry views Congress’ continuing resolution plans
Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, talks industry’s view on the potential continuing resolution wo…
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Army picks GM Defense, Ford and BC Customs to build nine ISV-Heavy prototypes
The prototype vehicles are expected to be provided to the Army by March 30, 2027.
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Coast Guard searching for tech to defeat unmanned underwater vehicles
The Coast Guard said there are few “tested and fielded” solutions equipped to defeat UUVs, according to a new notice.
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Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three month…
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Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
Austria’s coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six.
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Who has the momentum in the Russia-Ukraine war? – video explainer
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the war in Ukraine has changed dramatically. The Guardian's Luke Harding look…
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Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy? – podcast
Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor will be the Ukrainian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a show of the UK’s ‘unwavering…
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Pentagon inks deal with L3Harris to ramp rocket motor production
The seven-year deals have yet to be finalized, but will allow L3Harris to scale up motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD intercepto…
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America’s fighter force is running out of margin: Rep. Biggs
The current demand signal for US air power abroad is not sustainable without significantly growing the force, argues Rep. Sheri Bi…
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Poll shows Labour ahead of Reform UK for first time since Burnham became PM – as it happened
New PM says he ‘wouldn’t get carried away’ by latest polling but says he is pleased if he has ‘connected with people’ I have alrea…
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Burnham welcomes Ukraine's Zelenskyy as his first foreign visitor as PM – video
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor as prime minister, in a meeting that Burnham said underlined …
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India moves closer to a homegrown, long-range air defense
A recent interceptor test marked the first demonstration of New Delhi’s efforts to build a system that could rival the Russian-mad…
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Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Both men scheduled to meet Trump at time where US policy towards wars in Iran and Ukraine in state of flux Benjamin Netanyahu and …
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US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold up a majo…