- October 18th, 2025
NATO allies are conducting the largest live-fire naval exercise in Europe this year: Formidable Shield 2025. Co-hosted by Norway and the United Kingdom, the exercise is orchestrated by the United States Sixth Fleet and executed by Naval Striking and Support...
Belgium to Shift F-35 fighter jets Assembly to Italy in Strategic Push for European Defense Autonomy
Belgium has confirmed it will shift the final assembly of future F-35A fighter jets to Europe, in a move aimed at bolstering domestic industrial returns, aligning defense procurement with European strategic goals, and reducing dependency on non-European infrastructure. This development...
In a significant enhancement of NATO's air defense capabilities, the Italian Air Force has deployed its F-2000 Typhoons, now equipped with the advanced MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAM), to Romania as part of the Alliance's Enhanced Air...
In a major strategic shift that underscores the international stakes of the war in Ukraine, a U.S.-owned Patriot air defense system previously stationed in Israel is set to be transferred to Ukraine after undergoing a thorough refurbishment. The decision, confirmed...
In the icy hangars of Ørland Air Base, nestled along Norway’s wind-lashed coastline, ground crews work through sub-zero temperatures to prepare their F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for daily sorties. The jets—sleek, deadly, and loaded with cutting-edge technology—represent the tip...
On April 2, 2025, the roar of a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine echoed across Graf Ignatievo Air Base as Bulgaria welcomed the first of its new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. The moment was historic—a signal flare marking the...
Germany has strongly rejected claims that it is obstructing the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye, saying that any decision on arms exports will be left to the country’s incoming government, expected to take power next week. The...
Ukraine endured one of the most extensive aerial assaults in recent months as Russian forces unleashed a massive wave of missiles and drones overnight, targeting the capital and multiple regions across the country. The large-scale coordinated attack, which began at...
In a stunning diplomatic maneuver that could redefine European defense politics, Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine’s permanent representative to the United Nations and former ambassador to Germany, has called for an unprecedented transfer of military hardware from Germany to Ukraine. His request:...
In a move that could reshape the defense calculus of Southern Europe, Micael Johansson, CEO of Swedish aerospace giant Saab, has confirmed that the company is engaged in formal talks with Portugal to supply its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets....
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