Ships and aircraft under Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 are currently conducting security operations in the Arctic and High North. According to NATO, the operations reflect the alliance’s commitment to peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the region. By enhancing its Arctic maritime domain awareness, NATO said it aims to improve readiness for various...
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Icebreaker Shipbuilders Collaborate for US Coast Guard Cutter
Bollinger Shipyards is leading an effort to improve the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet in partnership with Rauma Shipyards and Aker Arctic of Finland and Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards. The four companies will explore the lowest-risk, fastest delivery solution to produce Arctic security cutters for the service. Join us at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit...
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Poland Receives $4B US Loan Guarantee to Boost Defense Procurement
The United States has granted Poland a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan guarantee to support the country’s continued investments in American-made defense systems. Announced on Friday by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the agreement brings the total U.S. loan support to Poland to over $15 billion in the past three years. Signed by DSCA...
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House Bill Seeks to Ease Drone Exports to US Allies
U.S. Reps. Ryan Zinke and Jimmy Panetta have filed the Leading Exports of Aerial Drones Act of 2025, which is designed to ease local drone manufacturers’ export to allies and partners. Sens. Tom Cotton, Chris Coons and John Cornyn have introduced a counterpart Senate bill, according to a statement from Zinke’s office Friday. Join top...
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Australia, UK Sign Treaty to Improve Cooperation on SSN-AUKUS Submarine Development
Australia and the United Kingdom have committed to enhancing their cooperation in advancing the development of the SSN-AUKUS submarines through the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty. Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles and British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey formalized the bilateral agreement during the U.K.-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Geelong...
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TAI-Airbus Partnership to Supply Hurjets for Spain
Spain is negotiating to purchase 30 Hurjet advanced aircraft trainers that Turkish Aerospace Industries and Airbus will manufacture under a partnership agreement. The two companies signed their strategic collaboration on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit in Virginia on...
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S. Korea to Overhaul US Army Chinook Engines Under New Logistics Deal
South Korea has agreed to conduct in-country overhauls of U.S. Army Chinook helicopters stationed on the peninsula. The Ministry of National Defense said the decision was made during an ROK–U.S. Logistics Cooperation Committee meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. The bilateral meeting was attended by Lisa Smith, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for product support,...
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SES, Luxembourg to Launch Second Satellite of Joint Venture
SES and the Luxembourg government will develop and launch GovSat-2, a second satellite under their public-private partnership, LuxGovSat. Announced Thursday, the new satellite aims to meet the increasing demand for secure satellite communications for government and defense users. According to SES, GovSat-2 will join GovSat-1 in delivering reliable connectivity services and will be positioned over...
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PrSM Test Fire Shows Australian Commitment to Long-Range Strike Enhancement
The Australian Army fired a Precision Strike Missile for the first time on Friday, delivering on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s commitment to improving the Australian Defence Force’s long-strike capabilities. Australia’s Department of Defence said in a statement that the test fire, held in the Northern Territory’s Mount Bundey Training area, showcases how the service is...
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Report: Northrop Eyes IBCS for Golden Dome Missile Shield
Northrop Grumman is hoping its Integrated Battle Command System will be chosen as the command and control platform for the Golden Dome missile defense. Kenn Todorov, vice president of command and control and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman, told Defense One that IBCS needs fewer Patriot missiles to deter incoming threats, thus conserving interceptor stocks....