Poland Rules Out F-15EX Despite Inclusion in US Contract
Poland says it does not plan to buy F-15EX fighters despite appearing among potential FMS customers in a new $131.23 billion US F-15 framework.
CSG Poaches Top Executives From Rheinmetall, Raytheon, BAE
CSG, the Prague-based defense group that listed in Amsterdam in January 2026, has hired senior executives from Rheinmetall, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, BAE Systems and Kongsberg as it builds out its North American and global leadership team.
EUDEX Debuts in Essen Alongside NATO Air Power Summit
Germany's new Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) opens September 22 in Essen, pairing its inaugural 270-exhibitor trade fair with NATO's Joint Air Power Competence Centre conference and a new diplomatic forum for embassies and consulates.
UK Clears MBDA Technology for SCALP Production in Ukraine
Britain will allow MBDA to release classified data on UK components of the SCALP missile, enabling France and Ukraine to establish local assembly lines.
Italy Eyes 5,031 APKWS II Kits for Eurofighter Drone Defense
Italy is evaluating 5,031 APKWS II guidance kits worth up to $364 million as a lower-cost counter-drone weapon, potentially for its Eurofighter fleet.
Romania Scrambles F-16s After Drone Alert Near Moldova Border
Romania scrambled F-16 fighters and an IAR-330 SOCAT after radar detected possible drone activity near the Moldova border on August 24.
Poland Signs $2.2 Billion Piorun Missile Deal for NATO Allies
Poland signed an $2.2 billion Piorun missile framework deal covering several thousand systems for Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway.
Orqa FPV Drones Selected by U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division
Croatia's Orqa says the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division selected its FPV drones after evaluating multiple suppliers, expanding Orqa's U.S. defense presence.
EU’s €6.1 Billion Ukraine Plan Tests Europe’s Defense Industry
The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, putting Europe’s missile, air defense, radar and counter-UAS capacity under a new test.
NATO Air Defense Systems: Patriot, SAMP/T, IRIS-T, NASAMS
Patriot, SAMP/T NG, IRIS-T SLM and NASAMS protect different layers of NATO airspace. Here is how their missiles, roles and capabilities compare.
Greece Moves Patriot Battery to Crete to Protect Souda Bay
Greece is moving a Patriot air defense battery from Karpathos to Crete to strengthen protection around the strategic Souda Bay military complex.
Estonia Weighs Patriot, SAMP/T and David’s Sling for Air Defense
Estonia plans a September decision on long-range air defense, with Patriot, SAMP/T and David’s Sling competing for a procurement that could exceed €1 billion.
Romania Neutralizes Explosive Gerbera Drone in Black Sea
Romanian Navy EOD divers neutralized an explosive-carrying Gerbera drone fragment near Gura Portiței, the second Gerbera found off Romania on August 23.