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India conducts first test flight of locally developed missile

The missile is equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, according to the prime minister.

France prepares for space wars in ‘AsterX’ European exercise

Participants from France and 15 partner countries trained for everything from jammed space communications to hostile satellites.

NATO navigates fine line between transparency, information security

A core theme of the speeches presented by NATO representatives revolved around transparency. Yet many were wary of answering questions related to Russia.

Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.

Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

UK military’s 10-year spending plan isn’t affordable, committee finds

The Public Accounts Committee’s review comes two days after the government opted not to allocate extra funding for the military.

Fincantieri in talks to buy Leonardo’s torpedo business, source says

For more than a decade Leonardo has searched on and off for a buyer or partner for its torpedo unit known as WASS.

Brunei defense budget surges by 32%, with focus on intel, targeting

In the coming fiscal year, the government has allotted $594 million for defense.

UK space chief flags moon mining as next conflict ‘gray zone’

A scenario of nations jumping on lunar mining to refill their terrestrial stocks has the potential for gray zone conflict, according to a U.K. official.

Poland provides security guarantees to Lithuania amid Russia tensions

The move follows comments made by Lithuania’s prime minister implying Polish laws may prevent it from protecting the Baltic state.

French defense ministry picks startups to develop quantum computers

The framework agreements with the five companies – Alice & Bob, C12, Pasqal, Quandela and Quobly – are worth up to €500 million.

China unveils new defense budget, with a 7.2% increase

China’s military expenditure is about four times that of Japan and around 12 times larger than that of Taiwan.

Are drones the future? Not for everything, says Polish general

While the Russia-Ukraine war has emphasized the crucial role drones can play, Gen. Piotr Blazeusz is unconvinced of their value during waterway crossings.

Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry

The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.

Opinion

Three directions the US defense budget could go

Battles over border security, as well as aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, make the outcome for the FY25 defense budget difficult to predict.

India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?

A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.