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Ukrainian Drone Makers Seek Co-Production Deals in Paris Amid Defense Industry Integration

Ukrainian Drone Makers Seek Co-Production Deals in Paris Amid Defense Industry Integration

Ukrainian defense companies, primarily drone manufacturers, have traveled to Paris to explore co-production opportunities with French defense firms. This initiative aims to integrate Ukraine's defense industry with the European defense-industrial base. Despite Ukraine's significant expertise in drone warfare, French companies have been slow to establish joint ventures with Ukrainian partners. The meetings in Paris are intended to foster partnerships and enhance collaboration between the two countries' defense industries. Ukrainian officials emphasize the potential benefits of combining Ukraine's innovative drone technologies with France's established defense capabilities.
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El alto mando del ejército francés teme una "guerra abierta" contra Rusia

El alto mando del ejército francés teme una "guerra abierta" contra Rusia

El jefe del Estado Mayor francés, Fabien Mandon, aseguró este jueves que la posibilidad de una "guerra abierta" contra Rusia es su "principal preocupación", un día después de que el gobierno francés presentara una ley para aumentar el gasto militar.
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine
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UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic

The U.K. says British and Norwegian militaries led an operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the North Atlantic
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Ukraine Secures Oil Lifeline from Gulf States in Exchange for Military Support

Ukraine Secures Oil Lifeline from Gulf States in Exchange for Military Support

Ukraine has reached agreements with Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, to receive oil and diesel supplies in exchange for military support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that these agreements involve sending Ukrainian soldiers to assist in countering drone threats in the Middle East. The deals aim to address Ukraine's fuel shortages caused by Russian attacks on fuel depots. Zelenskyy highlighted that similar agreements are being negotiated with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, ensuring Ukraine's fuel needs are met for the next year.
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The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire
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Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

The Pentagon is planning to significantly increase its budget for counter-drone technology, with a proposed expenditure of nearly $1 billion in 2027. This marks a substantial rise from the $596 million allocated in 2026. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in countering small unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS). The budget proposal includes $26.5 million for applied research and a potential increase in development funding from $140 million in 2026 to $359.2 million in 2027. This move comes as drone threats continue to proliferate globally, with militaries looking to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for insights and technological advancements. The Pentagon's counter-drone task force aims to acquire $600 million in c-UAS technology to support various operations, including the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Trump will meet with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

Trump will meet with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

The White House says President Donald Trump will discuss leaving NATO when he meets with the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte
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Trump met with NATO leader Rutte after musing about pulling out of the military alliance

Trump met with NATO leader Rutte after musing about pulling out of the military alliance

President Donald Trump met with NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday
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Trump meets with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

Trump meets with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

The White House says President Donald Trump was expected to discuss leaving NATO while meeting with the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte
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NATO Scrambles to Adapt to Drone Warfare Amid Rising Threats

NATO Scrambles to Adapt to Drone Warfare Amid Rising Threats

NATO is facing challenges in adapting to modern warfare tactics involving inexpensive loitering munitions, commonly known as one-way attack drones. According to Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation of NATO, the alliance has been slow to respond to the evolving threat posed by these drones, which have been used extensively by Russia against Ukraine and by Iran against the US and its allies in the Middle East. The use of these drones was first highlighted in 2019 when Iranian-designed Shahed drones struck Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Despite this early warning, NATO has not adequately prepared for large-scale drone attacks, relying instead on costly surface-to-air missiles that are inefficient against the relatively cheap drones. NATO has initiated joint efforts with Ukraine to develop low-cost defenses, including the establishment of the Joint Analysis Training and Education Centre (JATEC) to leverage real-time lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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US, Israel and Iran agree to tentative ceasefire, even as the terms remain unclear

US, Israel and Iran agree to tentative ceasefire, even as the terms remain unclear

Iran, the United States and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization