April 14, 2026
Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO
Shutting out Ankara from EU defense initiatives would cause more damage than the U.S. pulling troops from the continent, warned Turkey’s defense minister. Read More
France mulls fallback tank for delayed MGCS program in defense update
The delay for the MGCS project is due to Germany deciding to start a program for new Leopard 3 tanks, according to Vautrin. Read More
Italian government shakes up Leonardo leadership, replacing Cingolani as CEO
Some sources said Cingolani’s focus on non-kinetic priorities may have led to the surprise move, with Lorenzo Mariani of MBDA taking over the top job. Read More
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UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
Norway’s defense ministry said its armed forces had also deployed a P-8 maritime patrol aircraft and a frigate. Read More
Ukrainian drone makers visit Paris looking for co-production deals
“We come with our lessons learned,” Kamyshin said. “We offer a model which is definitely beneficial for your country, for your industry, for your economy.” Read More
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Study suggests Russia could conquer Baltic states in 90 days
Opinions among officials and analysts vary greatly when it comes to Russia’s perceived appetite for attacking the Baltic nations, which are part of NATO. Read More
Polish firm teams with Northrop, ST Engineering to tap Poland’s massive ammo spending
Global defense firms are flocking to eastern and central Europe in hopes of capturing a multibillion-dollar market for equipping local ground forces. Read More
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