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German defense minister sees smooth sailing in parliament for his record defense budget

VIENNA — German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters after a Bundestag defense committee hearing on Wednesday that lawmakers had…

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Global Conflicts

Latvia chooses Czech howitzers over Swedish Archer offer

WARSAW, Poland — Latvia’s government has approved the acquisition of Morana 155 mm self-propelled wheeled howitzers from Czech manufacturer Excalibur…

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Defense Industry

Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy

KYIV, Ukraine — The European Union is reviewing Kyiv’s request to spend billions of euros on PAC-3 interceptor missiles for…

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Defense Industry

Paris defense show may be last chance to buy before war, CEO says

PARIS — This year’s Eurosatory defense show near Paris may be the last chance for European countries to shop for…

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Global Conflicts

French Army has recruitment surplus but lacks equipment, deputy chief says

PARIS — The French Army has so many applicants that it has had to slow recruitment, while at the same…

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Air Force

At a NATO range in Latvia, hits and misses mark Europe’s counter-drone journey

SĒLIJA, Latvia — As NATO military staff and officials greeted the booms of successful drone intercepts with polite applause, demonstrations…

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Air Force

Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo

PARIS — Ukraine getting Swedish Gripen fighter jets equipped with Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles would give the country a counter…

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Global Conflicts

Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, top UK intel chief says

Nearly half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since 2022 — a death toll exceeding total American…

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Defense Technology

Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation

Army leaders struggled Friday to respond to congressional furor over the Pentagon’s decision to abruptly cancel a deployment of more…

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Global Conflicts

Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts

PARIS — European sovereignty in defense and security is within reach and would require investing around €50 billion (US$59 billion)…

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