European Commission Clears Poland as First SAFE Defense Loan Recipient
The European Commission has approved Poland’s Security Action for Europe loan request, making it the first EU state to clear the process.
Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks
Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.
Estonia Halts $589M IFV Replacement, Shifts Funds to Drones and Air Defense
Estonia is halting a 500-million Euro program to replace infantry fighting vehicles, prioritizing drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems.
Belgium Orders Five Cessna SkyCouriers for Special Operations
Belgium has awarded Textron Aviation a contract to procure five Cessna SkyCouriers, marking the aircraft’s first military order.
France Plans Up to 400% Increase in Missile, Drone Stockpiles: Report
France plans to boost parts of its missile and drone stockpiles by up to 400 percent by 2030 under a draft military planning law.
White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget as Iran War Drives Costs
President Trump asked lawmakers to approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the US faces rising costs from its war with Iran.
EU Sets Up $131M AGILE Fund to Fast-Track Defense Innovation
The European Commission introduced AGILE, a $131-million funding instrument for boosting the development of emerging defense technologies.
EU Clears Nearly $20B in Defense Funding for France, Czechia
The European Commission has approved financial assistance for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
Canada Reaches 2% NATO Defense Spending Target, Unveils New Military Investments
Canada has reached NATO’s 2 percent of GDP defense spending benchmark and announced new military infrastructure investments.
AV Wins $117M US Army Deal for P550 Long-Range Reconnaissance Drones
California company Aerovironment (AV) has clinched a $117-million contract to deliver its P550 long-range reconnaissance uncrewed aerial vehicles to the US Army.
Pentagon Ups Golden Dome Cost to $185B as Space Capabilities Expand
The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.
Israel Approves Emergency Military Funding as Iran War Rages
Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, as the war with Iran entered its third week.
Polish President Vetoes $50B EU Defense Funding Plan
Poland's President Nawrocki vetoed his country's participation in a major military upgrade funded by EU loans already approved by parliament.
Lithuania Seeks $1B Funding to Boost Strategic Military Transport Links
Lithuania is seeking about $1.1 billion to develop critical military transport infrastructure as part of a broader $4.7 billion mobility project.
Canada Pays for F-35 Long-Lead Items Despite Ongoing Fighter Jet Review
Canada has reportedly begun making payments for “long-lead items” tied to 14 additional F-35 fighter jets despite a contract review triggered by US trade tensions and sovereignty concerns.
Netherlands Inks Multi-Year Deal With Rheinmetall for Hand Grenades
The Netherlands has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to produce and supply a wide range of hand grenades for the Dutch armed forces.
Taiwan Unveils Weapons List in Proposed $40B Special Defense Budget
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the weapons intended for procurement under its proposed $40 billion special defense budget.
Sweden to Spend $1.6B to Bolster Air Defenses
Sweden will invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) on bolstering its air defenses, notably potential civilian targets, the government said Sunday, the latest European country to beef up military spending since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump Seeks 50% Hike in Defense Budget to $1.5 Trillion
President Trump said he wanted to increase the US defense budget by half next year to a giant $1.5 trillion to deal with "dangerous times."
Taiwan to Begin Mass Production of Indigenous Sky Bow Missiles in Q2
Taiwan is eyeing the mass production of its domestically developed Sky Bow III, IV, and V missiles, known locally as Tien Kung, during the second quarter of 2026.
Taiwan Eyes 1,600 Unmanned Attack Vessels Under $39.8B Defense Plan
Taiwan has announced plans to produce up to 1,600 unmanned attack surface vessels under a proposed special defense budget of $39.8 billions.
Irish Defense Minister Announces Hike in Military Spending
Ireland's defense minister announced a 55-percent hike in military spending, including in counter-drone technology.
EU Gives Germany Free Pass Over Defense Spending
Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defense spending exemption.
Taiwan’s President to Propose $40B in Extra Defense Spending
Taiwanese President Ching-te said his government will propose $40 billion in additional defense spending over eight years.
