All articles tagged with #defense modernization
Britain's RAF unveiled Storm Fighter, an autonomous collaborative combat aircraft to fly with Typhoon, F-35 and the planned Tempest as part of a $6.6B defense modernization; the program revives loyal-wingman concepts from LANCA/Mosquito, includes carrier-demo work (Vanquish), and reflects broad industry interest (BAE, Boeing, others) with no finalized design or timeline yet.
Poland held its largest military parade since 1989, showcasing its armed forces' strength and modernization efforts. The parade, which included 2,000 soldiers and 200 military vehicles, aimed to deter Russia and demonstrate Poland's commitment to defending its borders. The government has allocated significant funds for defense modernization, with plans to spend €31.5 billion ($34 billion) on weaponry this year alone. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party sees a large army as crucial for national security and hopes to use this defense policy to boost its chances in the upcoming elections. The Polish-Belarusian border and the issue of illegal immigration have also become major election topics.
The US and the Philippines have agreed to modernize and strengthen their alliance, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterating the US' ironclad commitment to the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty. The two nations are deepening coordination and interoperability at all levels, with discussions on expanding operational cooperation in the maritime domain, including the South China Sea. The two defense leaders also discussed new bilateral defense guidelines to address conventional and nonconventional threats.