F-35 fighter jet

Belgium’s F-35 fighter jet Production Gambit: A Shift Toward European Defense Autonomy or a Challenge to Transatlantic Ties?

Belgium has proposed that its additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft be assembled in Italy, rather than in the United States. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the proposal in an April 14, 2025, interview with Het Laatste Nieuws,...
DJI

U.S.-China Tensions: DJI Sues U.S. Defense Department Over Military Designation; A Fight for Business Survival

DJI, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial drones, is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) after being added to a list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military. The Chinese-based company filed a lawsuit in a...