Policy

Central, Eastern European pressure improved Ukraine's outcome at NATO summit, experts say

European diplomats praised the results, which one said overcame White House resistance.

  • Sam Skove
Exclusive Threats

US paying contractor to quietly supply Bulgarian 155mm shells to Ukraine

A $402 million contract suggests the former Soviet-bloc country is now producing NATO-standard artillery rounds.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: More long-range arms for Ukraine; Biden in Finland; Navy picks interim CNO; Russia fires general; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

France is already sending Ukraine long-range missiles

Ambassador puts timeframe on Macron’s Tuesday announcement as U.S. lawmakers up pressure on Biden.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukrainian F-16 training; China’s burgeoning rocket forces; N. Korean tests; Proposed pot waivers; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Ukraine disappointed, but NATO summit sees progress on several fronts

Sweden is expected to get a formal OK for membership and the alliance is to release new battle plans. There's even a sidelines commitment to Ukraine.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Erdogan relents on Sweden’s NATO bid; China’s show of force; Marines lack a confirmed commandant; Measuring military pollution; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Someone’s missing from NATO’s spending debates

Finance ministers—much more powerful in almost every non-U.S. member government—need a seat at the table.

  • Luke Coffey
Business

Defense Business Brief: NATO’s 2% scorecard; Exports boom; LHX mulls divestiture; and a little more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Business

New Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory will allow Lockheed to boost production

The Weeze-based factory will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Sweden’s PM to the WH; Erdogan still blocking NATO expansion; Israel buys more F-35s; State’s Afghan withdrawal review; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Marcus Weisgerber and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia annexes Wagner; 'Miles' of obstacles in SE Ukraine; Stinger vets needed; F-35 deliveries on hold; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 128: Behind this year’s Paris Air Show

Marcus Weisgerber helps unpack some of the biggest defense business takeaways from the 2023 Paris Air Show.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Poll: Many Americans Support Ukraine, Though Some Are Divided on Aid

Respondents were far more supportive of arming Ukraine once they received information about the value of doing so.

  • Sam Skove
Business

On the Paris Tarmac, Execs Vie for the Next US Tanker Order

Boeing is trying to keep its monopoly, while Lockheed and Airbus seek a bigger pie.

  • Marcus Weisgerber and Audrey Decker
Business

Defense Business Brief: Paris Air Show; Raytheon reorg; Supersonic jetliner suppliers; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Ukraine F-16 Training Approval Will Likely Take Months, US Official Says

U.S. officials must also approve the jet transfers themselves.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Defense Systems

NATO’s New Tech Accelerator Is Looking For Its First Group Of Startups

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, or DIANA, initiative aims to pair companies with funds to test dual-use tech that can work in defense and commercial sectors.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

S. Korean, Israeli Defense Firms Are Outpacing Competitors, Estonia Says

A top Defense Ministry official says the non-NATO firms have been faster to deliver as the global hunger for arms rises.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

With War Next Door, Poland Wants More from NATO

Its ambassador to NATO says investment, weapons, and a real commitment to Ukrainian membership are some of Warsaw’s asks for the upcoming summit.

  • Kevin Baron
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