France ready to make next-gen fighter jet alone if talks with Germany fail – POLITICO
Dassault CEO Éric Trappier conveyed that message again to French lawmakers on Wednesday. “I’m not against the project,…
How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations – POLITICO
Rules of engagement must be in line with the alliance’s political guidance, she added. “For NATO, the main…
Germany’s €80B defense shopping list leaves little room for US weapons – POLITICO
Another centerpiece is the Eurofighter Tranche 5 — built by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo — with €4…
Poland will shoot down encroaching Russian aircraft, warns PM Tusk – POLITICO
The Polish leader added he wants to have “100 percent certainty” that Poland’s NATO allies will view any…
Poland and Latvia shut eastern airspace after Russian drone incursion – POLITICO
In the Polish zone, only military aircraft are permitted in the zone from sunset to sunrise. During daylight…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…
Spain scraps plans to buy F-35 fighter jets – POLITICO
Spain’s decision would be a major setback for planemaker Lockheed Martin, as Madrid issued a non-binding request for…
Macron pitches Starmer on new special relationship as leaders strike defense deals – POLITICO
The French may be enjoying a bit of Schadenfreude over the difficulties facing AUKUS at the moment, but…