Threats

Defense One Radio, Ep. 197: Europe’s “drone wall”

Patrick Tucker explains what he learned during a recent trip to Eastern Europe.

Business

Airbus, Leonardo, Thales join to reshape European space landscape

Defense firms propose to unite satellite, communications, and Earth-observation capabilities to challenge global rivals and secure Europe's strategic autonomy.

Threats

‘Shoot down Russian, drones, period!’ Europe’s noisy effort to unify against Russia

The NATO meeting this week highlighted tensions within the alliance—and a recognition that such tensions are exactly what Putin wants.

Business

The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program

The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.

Science & Tech

Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'

More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.

Threats

Poland seeks better counter-drone tech after Russian incursion

Warsaw’s foreign minister also hopes the U.S. will send more troops to train with its military.

Threats

NATO members say they’re confident, mostly coordinated on how to deal with Russian drone threats

Alliance nations are working to do more together to counter increasing Russian air threats—and downplaying the possibility of a U.S. force reduction in Europe.

Business

Defense One Radio, Ep. 195: Europe's growing defense industry

The EU's ambassador to the U.S. underscores the importance of the bloc's $910 billion defense plans known as Readiness 2030.