General Atomics’s U.S. and German aerospace affiliates have joined forces to develop a European collaborative combat aircraft, the aerospace firm announced Thursday. The company’s plan involves adapting the YFQ-42A model, which was originally designed for the U.S. Air Force, into a version specifically tailored for European defense needs. The aircraft, currently undergoing ground tests in...
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Canada Brings in Australia as Partner in Arctic Radar System Development
Australia will collaborate on developing Canada’s Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar, or A-OTHR, system under a technology partnership agreement that the countries’ defense officials entered into in June. The Canadian Department of National Defence said A-OTHR is a key element in Canada’s modernization program for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025...
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US Army Urges Industry to Develop Interoperable Weapons Among Allies
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander Gen. Christopher Donahue has called on defense companies to deliver weapon systems that work seamlessly across allied forces. Speaking at the Association of the U.S. Army’s LANDEURO conference in Wiesbaden on Wednesday, Donahue said nations should adopt standardized launchers, fire control systems and munitions. According to a report by...
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France Lays Down Its Military Priorities for the Arctic Region
France’s Ministry of Armed Forces has unveiled its strategy for the nation’s military and political agenda in the Arctic region, aiming to secure the freedom of navigation, enhance surveillance and protect French interests. The Arctic Defence Strategy outlines the nation’s priorities for the region until 2030. The plan’s objectives are categorized into seven key areas,...
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Airbus, Kratos to Collaborate on German Unmanned Combat System
Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver an uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft to the German Air Force by 2029. Under the collaboration, the two companies will equip the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system with an Airbus mission system. The system features a platform-agnostic architecture that integrates seamlessly...
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Germany to Post Army Brigade in Lithuania to Boost NATO Defense
German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius said Germany is set to deploy a permanent army brigade in Lithuania to support initiatives on further strengthening NATO defense and security. He made the announcement during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Monday. According to Pistorius, the German Army’s plan...
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Denmark’s Satcom Donation Seen a Boost to Ukraine’s Defense
Denmark has approved Kyiv’s request for its satellite communication terminals as part of a donation of satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces, Defence Industry Europe reported Monday. The donation is being channeled through the European Defence Agency, the first time Copenhagen has tapped the European Union’s framework in donating regionally available satellite services to...
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TFTC Designates Three ISIS Facilitators From Africa
The Terrorist Financing Targeting Center has designated three Africa-based personalities as facilitators of the ISIS militant group after each was found to have served as key financiers and operatives. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Zayd Gangat of South Africa, Hamidah Nabagala of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf...
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Lithuanian General Takes Helm of NATO International Military Staff
Lithuanian Army Lt. Gen. Remigijus Baltrėnas is the new director general of the NATO International Military Staff, the alliance announced Monday. He succeeds Lt. Gen. Janusz Adamczak of Poland, officially taking over the position on Thursday following his election by the NATO Chiefs of Defence in September 2024. During a welcome ceremony in Brussels, Deputy...
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NATO Seeks Industry Input on Cryptographic Key Management Testing Tool
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a request for information to gather industry input to assist NATO in developing a conformance testing tool for cryptographic key management. Published on Monday, the RFI originates from the NATO Communications and Information Agency and is part of efforts to enhance the NATO...