Europe

Ukrainian Soldiers Step Into ‘Flyswatter,’ Facing Drones Without Leaving the Room

Ukrainian soldiers are once again counting on virtual training grounds to boost resilience against unmanned aerial vehicles.

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NATO Ally Orders Hundreds of HERO Loitering Munitions From Rheinmetall

A NATO ally has placed a major order for several hundred HERO Loitering Munition systems, with deliveries set to begin in early 2026.

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Italy Introduces Michelangelo Dome: A Networked Shield for Modern Threats

Italy is stepping up its drive for a unified defense network — fusing AI, weapons, sensors, cyber platforms, and command-and-control nodes into a single, multi-domain shield.

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Australia’s DroneShield Expands European Footprint With Handheld Anti-Drone Weapons Contract

New South Wales-based DroneShield has won a $3.3 million follow-on contract to supply handheld counter-unmanned aerial systems and accessories to a European military customer.

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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.

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Saab Introduces ‘Worlds-First’ Fifth-Generation Battle Submarine

Saab is putting forward its Beingke-class A26, a battle submarine described as the first in the world to have a fifth-generation design.

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Europe Builds Tools to ‘Stealthify’ Future Underwater Drones

Europe’s future AUV will be quieter, employing advanced numerical models, towing-tank, and manoeuvring-basin experiments.

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Denmark Gives Ukrainian Interceptors ‘Smarter Brains’ Against UAVs

Denmark is helping Ukraine fight Russian drones by integrating an AI-based detection system into Kyiv’s Horska interceptors.

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‘Leopard 2A8’ Debuts as Germany’s Newest Battle Tank in Three Decades

After three decades, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a next-generation main battle tank it said is built entirely from scratch.

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Russia Says Captured Three More East Ukrainian Villages

Russia captured three more villages in eastern Ukraine as US and European officials gathered in Geneva to discuss a plan to end the war.

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