German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have ended years of dispute over the industrial distribution of the future combat air system (FCAS) project by agreeing to cancel it. The inability to reach an agreement between the French company Dassault Aviation, as the leading industry of the project for France, and Airbus, with […]
Italy; Army selects Cubic for SIM 2.0 training modernization program
The Italian Army has selected Cubic Defense to upgrade its live training systems as part of a broader push toward integrated, data-driven military training. Under the SIM 2.0 program, Cubic will deliver new live simulation capabilities designed to improve realism, interoperability, and training efficiency across Italian Army units. A key objective is to allow troops […]
Korea; US approves sale of JDAM kits for F-16
The US State Department has approved the sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales. Seoul’s $106-million 708 KMU-557 JDAM tail kits and 58 KMU-572 JDAM guidance sets, as well as related technical and logistics support. Boeing is the designated principal contractor for both cases. ‘Dumb’ to […]
Vietnam; Air Force seeking C-130 Hercules acquisition
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft. The proposed package includes aircraft parts and accessories, engine propellers, ground support equipment, spares, technical and repair assistance, training solutions, software, and logistics support. According […]
Canada; Army opts for U.S. HIMARS to for long-range precision strike
Canada is moving to field a long-range precision-strike capability with the acquisition of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers, a development confirmed by the Government of Canada on June 2, 2026, that significantly expands the Canadian Army’s ability to hold targets at operational depth and support deterrence across North America and allied theaters. The program places a […]
Greece; Army chooses V-BAT drones
Greece is expanding its Shield AI V-BAT fleet for maritime ISR, offering 12-hour endurance across dispersed island and coastal environments. Greece has signed an agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT drone fleet in support of maritime operations. Currently deployed in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) roles, the vertical takeoff and landing […]
India; DRDO develops 10kW lasers to defend tanks from drones
The Indian Army is exploring a new approach to protecting T-90 and Arjun tanks on drone-saturated battlefields: equipping them with 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons. Designed to engage targets at ranges beyond 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles), the laser system offers a response time of under two seconds, enabling rapid engagement of incoming threats. Powered by artificial intelligence, […]
Switzerland invests $490M to extend F/A-18s life until the arrival of the F-35As
Switzerland has completed life extension work on its fleet of about 30 F/A-18C/D Hornet fighters, a measure aimed at ensuring the country’s air defense until the entry into service of the new F-35A fighter jets purchased from the United States. The decision will allow the aircraft to continue operating until the beginning of the next […]
Bolivia; New Defense Minister appointed
The new head replaces Raúl Salinas Gamarra, who resigned from the position he had held since November 2025 The President of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, swore in Ernesto Justiniano Urenda as the new Minister of Defense on June 3, replacing Raúl Marcelo Salinas Gamarra, who resigned from the position, which he had held since November […]
Poland; Navy will lease Swedish HMS Sodermanland submarines until A26 arrives.
Poland will lease the submarine HMS Södermanland from Sweden as a bridge to its future Saab A26 fleet, a move confirmed by the Swedish Navy on June 2, 2026, that helps prevent a dangerous erosion of undersea warfare expertise while new submarines are still under construction. The arrangement gives the Polish Navy an operational vessel […]