Three directions the US defense budget could go

To forecast the Pentagon’s fiscal 2025 budget is tricky when Congress is still debating the fiscal 2024 version, which is in progress under a continuing resolution. But with the Biden administration set to unveil its FY25 budget request in the first half of March, the...

Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry

Spain’s Indra Sistemas SA said it will focus on its defense and aerospace businesses as part of a new 2030 strategy, seeking to become an international player at a time of increased military spending by European NATO members. Indra plans to lead consolidation of the...

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

KORZENIEWO, Poland — Militaries should be wary of applying lessons from the war in Ukraine and instead adapt for the battle yet to come, according to a top general in the Polish military. While the war between Ukraine and Russia has emphasized the crucial role drones...

China unveils new defense budget, with a 7.2% increase

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — China is raising its defense budget by 7.2% for 2024, the government announced March 5 during the second annual session of the 14th National People’s Congress. The new budget is nearly 1.7 trillion yuan (U.S. $236.1 billion) and continues a...