Eurofighter Secures Major Contract for Advanced Aerodynamic Enhancement The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) has officially signed a contract with …
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- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
France Launches SCALP Mk2 Cruise Missile Development to Strengthen Long-Range Precision Strike
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readFrance has officially launched development of the SCALP Mk2 cruise missile, marking the next phase in the modernization of the country’s long …
- Global News
Dutch Government to Use New Freedom Tax to Boost Defense Spending to 3.5 Percent of GDP
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readDutch Government Plans Freedom Tax to Fund Defense Spending Growth The incoming Dutch government plans a new freedom tax that will fund …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Europe Could Tap Massive ESM Crisis Fund to Finance Defense Spending
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readEurope Might Use 500 Billion Euro Crisis Fund for Defense Europe could tap a crisis finance vehicle with capacity above 430 billion …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
UK and France to Lead New Multinational Force for Ukraine Security Support
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readUK France Multinational Force for Ukraine Takes Shape The UK France multinational force for Ukraine has been formally announced, with London and …
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US Shipyard HII Doubles UK Facility to Support Growing European UUV Market
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExpanded UK UUV Facility to Serve Europe Huntington Ingalls Industries has expanded its Portchester, England facility to support the growing European market …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
Belgian Special Forces Receive Polish Made Piorun MANPADS for Air Defense Upgrade
by TeamDefenseWatch 2 minutes readBelgian Special Forces Field Polish Piorun MANPADS Belgian Special Forces have officially received their first Polish made Piorun MANPADS, marking a new …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Germany France Spain Move to End Deadlock on €100 Billion FCAS Fighter Jet Program
by TeamDefenseWatch 4 minutes readGermany, France, and Spain have agreed to hold high-level talks this week in Berlin aimed at ending a prolonged impasse over Europe’s …
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Slovenia Delays Patria AMV XP Armored Vehicle Purchase Amid Political Debate
by TeamDefenseWatch 2 minutes readWARSAW, Poland — Slovenia has postponed its planned acquisition of approximately 100 AMV XP armored vehicles from Finnish manufacturer Patria, citing technical …
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Europe Risks Perpetual War in Ukraine — Why Washington May Pull Back
by TeamDefenseWatch 4 minutes readOn November 27, 2025, a commentary titled “Europe Wants Endless War in Ukraine. Trump Should Walk Away.” published by National Security Journal …