NATO’s air force capability coalition has advised Sweden to postpone sending Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighter jets to Ukraine until after the deployment of F-16s in the country is implemented, a defense ministry official told Breaking Defense on Wednesday. The alliance requested the delay to avoid overloading Ukrainian pilots with different aircraft types, which...
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EU Mulls Easing Budget Rules to Boost Defense Spending
The European Commission is poised to act on proposals aimed at relaxing budget rules to enable European Union member states to boost defense spending, according to Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis. Ahead of a meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels, Dombrovskis emphasized that the EC plans to work on specific modalities in the coming...
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First AUKUS Global Radar Network Site Completed Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command said construction of the first of three sites for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability has been completed ahead of schedule. The milestone marks significant progress for the trilateral partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, which aims to establish a global network of advanced...
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Hensoldt to Enhance Eurofighter Radar Under $365M Contract Extension
Germany’s Hensoldt Sensors is further enhancing the capabilities of the Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 under a contract extension worth about $365 million from Airbus Defence and Space. Called ECRS Mk1 for short, the system will be installed on the Eurofighter aircraft that Airbus is building for the German and Spanish air forces. Hensoldt...
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Saab Completes Upgrade of Last Gotland-Class Submarine
Defense company Saab launched the HMS Halland submarine for the Swedish Navy on Friday after completing an extensive mid-life upgrade. The submarine is the third and final vessel of the Gotland class to undergo a modernization project. The upgrade includes the installation of over 20 advanced technologies, such as enhanced sensors and updated command systems,...
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Microsoft Invests $705M in Poland’s Cloud, AI Infrastructure
Microsoft has announced plans to pour $704 million to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Poland. According to the tech giant, the investment, which runs through June 2026, will support the growth of local data center campuses and expand its Azure services. It will also fund the company’s collaboration with the Polish Ministry...
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Australia, UK Partner on AI, Data Science for Defense
Australia’s Department of Defence has partnered with the University of South Australia and the United Kingdom’s Alan Turing Institute to advance research and development in artificial intelligence and data science. The three organizations formalized the collaboration through a memorandum of understanding on Monday. The partnership will focus on key areas such as autonomous systems, cyber...
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Dataminr to Secure NATO Networks, Improve Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence firm Dataminr is set to assist NATO in using AI to enhance the security of the alliance’s networks and improve its real-time cyber domain awareness capabilities. The partnership will involve Dataminr continuously monitoring threats within NATO networks, providing the alliance with valuable vulnerability intelligence. The collaboration builds on previous initiatives, including deploying the...
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NATO Unveils Project to Enhance Alliance’s Airspace Defense Capabilities
NATO has announced two new multinational projects to enhance the military alliance’s airspace defense and deterrence capabilities. Air Threat and Passive Surveillance At NATO Headquarters in Brussels, representatives from 15 countries – Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom – committed to developing...
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Thales Secures 10-Year Royal Navy Contract for Communications Maintenance
United Kingdom’s Defence Equipment & Support has awarded Thales UK a 10-year contract to maintain the Royal Navy’s internal and external communications systems. The Maritime Communications Capability Support contract aims to sustain the Royal Navy’s combat capabilities. Thales’ responsibilities include obsolescence recovery, inventory management, defect repairs and round-the-clock support operations. Thales UK CEO Phil Siveter...