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European Defense Production Triples Since Russia-Ukraine War: Report

The European arms industry has been expanding at a record pace — three times the rate since the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, according to the Financial Times.

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Spain Favors European Options Over US-Made F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has decided against purchasing US-made F-35 fighter jets and will instead opt for European-made options, the defense ministry said.

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NATO Selects Skydio, COBBS to Supply Nano-Class Drones

NATO has selected US drone manufacturer Skydio and Belgian firm COBBS BELUX BV to supply and support nano-class drones.

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Dutch Are First to Buy US Arms for Ukraine Under NATO Scheme

The Netherlands will buy US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries.

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GMARS Goes Live: New Dual-Pod Launcher Outguns HIMARS in Volume

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have completed the first live-fire test of the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System, a next-gen launcher capable of firing twice the payload of HIMARS.

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Slovenia Orders Two More IRIS-T SLM Fire Units Under European Sky Shield

Slovenia has procured two additional IRIS-T SLM fire units from Diehl Defence as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

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US Army Trials ‘ULTRA’ Robot Vehicle for GPS‑Jammed Resupply Ops

The US Army has field-tested ULTRA, an autonomous ground vehicle built to deliver battlefield supplies without a driver, remote operator, or GPS support.

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EU States Seek $147B Under Defense Loan Scheme

The European Commission said that 18 EU states are requesting loans worth at least $147 billion under a new scheme to help ramp up defense spending.

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US Nuclear Weapons Return to UK After 2008 Withdrawal: Reports

The US has reportedly transferred several B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs to the UK, more than 15 years after withdrawing them from British soil in 2008.

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Europe Hopes for ‘No Surprises’ as US Weighs Force Withdrawals

After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defense spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent.

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