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France-Israel Defence Show Dispute Turns Eurosatory Into Diplomatic Test
France’s decision to restrict Israel’s official participation at Eurosatory 2026 has turned one of Europe’s largest defence exhibitions into a test of how military trade, diplomacy and political pressure now intersect. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday that France had…
Ukraine’s Defence Start-Ups Show How Battlefield Procurement Is Changing
Ukraine’s defence start-ups are moving from improvisation to organised production, using battlefield feedback, digital procurement tools and private investment to shorten the distance between design, testing and frontline use. Ukrainian and foreign-linked start-ups are developing systems ranging from sea-drone swarms…
Thales Wins Key Role in Canada’s Next-Generation Naval Fleet
Canada’s decision to equip its future River-class destroyers with the Thales S2087 towed-array sonar system marks more than a routine procurement choice. It is a signal of how Western navies are recalibrating for a world in which undersea competition has…
Russian intelligence drive exposes weak points in Europe’s technology defences
Russia’s intelligence services are intensifying efforts to obtain Western defence and dual-use technology as sanctions restrict Moscow’s access to advanced equipment, software and research. The pattern points to a growing overlap between espionage, cyber operations and sanctions evasion. Russia’s intelligence…
Sweden Expected to Announce Gripen Fighter Transfer to Ukraine
Sweden is preparing to announce the transfer of JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft to Ukraine, alongside talks on a possible future sale of newer Gripen E jets, according to Swedish and international reporting. Sweden is expected to move closer to…
Ukraine Launches ‘Logistics Lockdown’ to Hit Russian Rear Supply Network
Kyiv is putting an additional 5 billion hryvnias (€96.97 million) into middle-strike systems, aiming to disrupt Russian logistics, command posts, depots and air defence assets at operational depth. Ukraine has launched a new defence programme called “Logistics Lockdown”, designed to…
Explosia: Prague Weighs Sale of Strategic Explosives Group as Europe’s Defence Boom Accelerates
The Czech government is considering the partial sale of state-owned explosives manufacturer Explosia, in what could become one of central Europe’s most politically sensitive defence transactions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reshaped the continent’s military priorities. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš…
US Approves $108m Hawk Missile Sustainment Deal for Ukraine
$108m support package underlines enduring value of Cold War-era Hawk missile shield against Russia’s evolving aerial assault The United States has approved a new military support package for Ukraine centred on sustaining the venerable Hawk missile defence system, reinforcing Washington’s…
Italy’s SAFE Fund Dispute Exposes the Budget Politics Behind Europe’s Rearmament Plans
Rome says it needs EU defence loans to rebuild military capacity, but the dispute over energy costs shows how Europe’s rearmament plans remain tied to national budget pressures. Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Rome has an “essential” need…
Britain’s Military Industrial Base Is Growing — But Not Fast Enough
For much of the post-Cold War era, Britain treated defence manufacturing as an industrial inheritance rather than a strategic necessity. Shipyards shrank, ammunition plants closed, and procurement policy drifted towards a model that prioritised global supply chains over sovereign capability.…
