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Canada weighs closer EU ties as Carney prepares to address Parliament on associate membership
world22 days ago

Canada weighs closer EU ties as Carney prepares to address Parliament on associate membership

Canada is exploring an EU associate membership rather than full accession, with veteran policy figure Carney set to address the European Parliament. Ottawa has already joined the EU’s SAFE defense procurement program and, alongside talks on energy, critical minerals, AI and digital trade, is moving toward deeper Europe-Canada cooperation—a development Europe is watching closely amid shifts in global leadership.

via AP News|
#associate-membership#canada#carney
Boeing Faces Big Loss as Air Force One Program Slips to 2028
business2 months ago

Boeing Faces Big Loss as Air Force One Program Slips to 2028

Boeing posted a $428 million loss for the second quarter of 2026, driven by a $280 million charge tied to cost overruns and certification expenses on the two presidential Air Force One jets. The fixed-price program, originally $3.9 billion, has delivery slipping from 2024 to 2028 amid delays and rising costs, prompting Boeing to absorb additional production expenses. The delays contributed to President Trump’s push to retrofit a Qatar-gifted aircraft as a temporary Air Force One, a plan that has raised safety concerns and ballooned costs.

via The New York Times|
#air-force-one#boeing#business
Europe hardens NATO strategy against Trump's unpredictable leadership
defense4 months ago

Europe hardens NATO strategy against Trump's unpredictable leadership

Europe is race‑testing ways to shield NATO from Trump‑era unpredictability after mixed U.S. messaging on Poland troop deployments. Washington remains crucial to European security, but European leaders are pushing to bolster own defense capabilities and local procurement to reduce dependence on American weapons, with a NATO summit in Ankara on the horizon and debates over Europe‑leaning procurement and the role of U.S. arms transfers.

via politico.eu|
#defense#defense-procurement#eu-us-military-ties
Ukraine’s Drone War Is Redrawing Modern Combat, Triggering a Global Quest for Autonomous Weapons
world4 months ago

Ukraine’s Drone War Is Redrawing Modern Combat, Triggering a Global Quest for Autonomous Weapons

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has become the world’s largest live test of autonomous drone warfare, driving rapid, real-time doctrinal shifts and a major overhaul of how militaries acquire and deploy technology. Ukraine and Russia have dramatically expanded drone production and adoption, with fibre-optic, tethered drones changing the tech landscape and challenging traditional electronic warfare. Nations are adopting faster, more flexible procurement—often outside traditional defense systems—while major powers like the U.S. and NATO reshape force structure to emphasize expendable, autonomous systems. The result is a generational leap in warfare design, procurement, and deterrence that will redefine the next decade of defense strategy.

via Space Daily|
#autonomous-weapons#defense-procurement#drones
Italy to Replace KC-767s with Six Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers
defense4 months ago

Italy to Replace KC-767s with Six Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers

Italy has signed a roughly €1.4 billion contract with Airbus to acquire six A330 MRTT tankers to replace its KC-767 fleet, with the deal reportedly finalized in early 2026 (TED lists Apr 16, 2026; ARMAEREO cites Feb 23, 2026) and a program duration of about eight to ten years. This continues Italy’s long effort to modernize aerial refueling capability, with the MRTT offering both boom and hose‑and‑drogue refueling and transport; it remains unclear whether the standard MRTT or the MRTT+ variant will be used.

via The Aviationist|
#a330-mrtt#airbus#defense
DoD Awards Sweep: Anduril Nets $20B AI-Enabled Army Contract
defense6 months ago

DoD Awards Sweep: Anduril Nets $20B AI-Enabled Army Contract

The March 13, 2026 contracts release from the U.S. Department of Defense details a wide array of awards across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and support agencies, led by a $20 billion firm-fixed-price contract to Anduril Industries to consolidate AI-enabled Lattice capabilities into Army operations. The package also includes multiple $249.5 million order-dependent architect-engineering design contracts across Army regional offices, plus additional awards for Boeing, Kongsberg, Raytheon and others covering logistics, missile systems, shipyard work, and enterprise design services.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|
#anduril#architect-engineer#army-contracts
defense7 months ago

B-21 Raider Production Accelerated to Speed Fielding of Next-Gen Bomber

The Air Force and Northrop Grumman agreed to boost annual B-21 Raider production by 25% using $4.5 billion from FY2025 reconciliation to accelerate delivery of the stealth bomber fleet, preserving cost and performance discipline. With 2025 deliveries on schedule and a planned 2027 ramp at Ellsworth AFB, the B-21 remains central to nuclear modernization and long-range strike, enabling faster fielding of combat capability to deter and defeat emerging threats.

via af.mil|
#air-force#b-21-raider#defense
Germany bets big on HX-2 drones despite reliability questions from Ukraine data
world8 months ago

Germany bets big on HX-2 drones despite reliability questions from Ukraine data

Germany plans a €267.7 million purchase of Helsing HX-2 loitering drones to modernize the Bundeswehr, but field data from Ukraine show a hit rate around 36% due to technical issues, raising questions about promised performance; Helsing cites successful trials elsewhere and limited Ukrainian data, while lawmakers await a February decision on a framework deal that could scale up to tens of thousands of drones and include multiple suppliers.

via politico.eu|
#defense-procurement#drones#germany
"Australia's Rejection of Ukraine's Request for MRH-90 Taipan Helicopters Explained"
defense2 years ago

"Australia's Rejection of Ukraine's Request for MRH-90 Taipan Helicopters Explained"

Australia's decision to dismantle and bury its grounded Taipan helicopters, instead of sending them to Ukraine, has sparked criticism and prompted calls for transparency. The Defense Department defended its decision, citing safety and operational concerns, as well as the high cost of maintaining the helicopters. While some legislators support sending the helicopters to Ukraine to aid in medical evacuation, others are concerned about Australia's own asset shortage for emergency response.

via Breaking Defense|
#australia#defense#defense-procurement
"France's $5.5 Billion Deal: 42 Rafale Jets Ordered"
defense-procurement2 years ago

"France's $5.5 Billion Deal: 42 Rafale Jets Ordered"

France has purchased 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation for over $5.5 billion, with the new aircraft to be fitted to the F4 production standard and featuring modernized operational capabilities. The purchase comes amid concerns about the Future Combat Air System, a successor to the Rafale, which isn't expected to enter service before 2045 or 2050. The deal, the first major expenditure under France’s 2024-2030 military budget law, will support over 7,000 jobs across more than 400 companies.

via Defense News|
#dassault-aviation#defense-procurement#fighter-jets
"NATO Allies Unite for $5.5 Billion Purchase of 1000 Patriot Missiles Amid Rising Air Threats"
military-and-defense2 years ago

"NATO Allies Unite for $5.5 Billion Purchase of 1000 Patriot Missiles Amid Rising Air Threats"

NATO's procurement arm has facilitated a deal for Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles. The contract was awarded to COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon and MBDA, to support the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and expand European production capacity for the new GEM-T missiles, aiming to meet the growing demand for air defense capabilities among NATO members.

via Reuters|
#defense-procurement#european-sky-shield-initiative#military-and-defense