The Marines look for cargo drones: last-mile logistics takes to the skies
The Marine Corps and U.S. Navy will test cargo drones in Huntsville to resupply small units without runways, reducing convoy exposure.
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ERAM: Air Force ramps up production to boost volume for Ukrainian strikes
The US Air Force consults industry to produce over a thousand ERAM missiles for Kyiv, requiring deliveries within 15 months and initial units in three months.
Meloni secures cross-party consensus: energy and raw materials become national security issues
Applause from part of the opposition in the Senate signals common ground on competitiveness, energy costs, and European autonomy across critical supply chains.
Pentagon, $50 billion more for drones: mass becomes part of US deterrence
Pete Hegseth requests an additional $50 billion to accelerate military drones. For Washington, producing at scale is turning into an operational capability.
Athens prepares military space communications: Metlen-Thales agreement
Metlen, Thales Alenia Space, and Thales Hellas will collaborate on potential Greek satellite telecommunications programs for defense.
Estonia on the Russian Border: Active Defense Raises the Threshold of Baltic Confrontation
According to Analisi Difesa, Tallinn has concentrated forces and deep-strike capabilities close to Russia. In the background: the war in Ukraine and EU energy security.
Lockheed Bets on PAC-3 Edge and Prepares the New Patriot Supply Chain
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge for the future of Patriot and self-funds its development, betting on sensors, propulsion, and manufacturing capacity.
Readiness 2030: how the EU White Paper reframes European defence priorities
In March 2025 the European Commission presented the White Paper for European Defence - Readiness 2030, focusing on investment, critical capabilities and industrial cooperation.
NATO: 23 allies expected above 2% of GDP for defence in 2024 — what the numbers actually mean
NATO estimated in 2024 that 23 allies would spend at least 2% of GDP on defence, while Europe and Canada increased defence spending by 18%.
ASAP: how the European Union funded the expansion of ammunition production
In March 2024 the Commission allocated more than €500 million to 31 industrial projects designed to increase European production of ammunition, explosives, powder and missiles.
DIANA: NATO doubles its network for startups and dual-use technology
In 2024 NATO’s technology accelerator expanded to 23 accelerator sites and 182 test centres across 28 allied countries, targeting AI, cyber, 5G, hypersonics and autonomous systems.
GCAP: the future fighter programme linking Italy, the UK and Japan targets 2035
The treaty signed in December 2023 created the international organisation behind the Global Combat Air Programme, a trilateral next-generation combat-air project.