The U.S. Air Force wants to have its Integrated Capabilities Command up and running by the end of 2024, the service’s...
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Denmark increases defense spending in view of Russian long-term war
MILAN — Denmark will raise its defense spending by an additional $5.1 billion over the next four years in order to...
With Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respond
The recent mooring of Chinese warships at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base marked the unofficial inauguration of China’s...
Industry exercise finds India ‘underestimated’ future engine demand
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has “underestimated” the future demand for fighter, drone and cruise missile...
See aircraft at the Pitch Black air combat drill
DARWIN, Australia — Defense News attended the multinational air combat exercise Pitch Black, which took part in...
US approaching ‘critical time’ in tech race with China, report says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is approaching a “critical moment” in the global technology race, and the price of losing could...
French Navy embraces commercial tech for directed energy, drones
PARIS — The French Navy is setting its sights on commercially developed drones and laser weapons to field new...
Germany vows to relax its caveats on European arms exports
WASHINGTON — The German government will work to ease its restrictive export policy when pursuing joint weapon programs...
Pitch Black participants benefit from Australian base upgrades
MELBOURNE, Australia — Participants in a recent air combat exercise used Australia’s upgraded air bases that are still...
US Air Force warns of aging fighters, poor purchasing efforts
WASHINGTON — The F-16 Fighting Falcon was the backbone of allied air power in Europe for a generation. Three squadrons...
Here’s what global weapons chiefs will discuss this month in Brussels
WASHINGTON ― A U.S.-led meeting of armaments directors from around the world will take place in Brussels on Sept. 28,...
Kyiv officials lay out vision for security, digital future at DC event
WASHINGTON — As Ukrainian forces battle back a stalling Russian invasion, government officials hailing from Kyiv told...