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Armament: Mercedes is apparently allying with drone defense start-up Tytan

Mercedes-Benz sees new opportunities for the ailing auto industry – and, according to a media report, is set to get involved in drone defense.

Industry: Heidelberger Druck sees defense technology as a new mainstay

Drone defense should become the new growth driver for the SDax group. The core business with printing machines, however, continues to be sluggish.

Lockheed pitches HIMARS for France, with 18-month timeline offer

France has allocated approximately €600 million ($692 million) to replace its legacy LRU launchers.

Alliance defense: German armored brigade practices combat in Lithuania for the first time

The new “Lithuania” armored brigade is training in Lithuania. Near the border with Belarus, around 2,900 soldiers in 800 vehicles are facing new threats such as those posed by drones.

Armament: Will the KNDS exchange fall victim to Europe's jet project?

The withdrawal from the FCAS fighter jet project has consequences. Now the MGCS battle tank is also in question - as is the IPO of the arms company KNDS.

Asia on Ebola alert: could virus slip through region’s defences?

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising an uncomfortable question for Asian governments: could the virus travel through the region’s airports before health systems detect it? While experts say the risk of a major outbreak in Asia remains low, the latest flare-up has renewed scrutiny of whether hospitals, contact tracers and border surveillance systems remain ready after years of post-Covid fatigue and strained global health funding. Khoo Yoong Khean, deputy..

Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Strikes Iran Over Downed Apache

Oil prices jumped in early Asian trading on Wednesday after the United States launched what it described as self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, Brent crude was up 1.03% at $92.39 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate had gained 0.91% to trade at $89.00 per barrel. U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to Iran's downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter in the region. U.S. forces then "struck Iranian air defe

Japan's new defense document to name China the biggest concern

Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism

Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country’s disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed trains, hotels and itineraries. Tokyo-based Weathernews, a private meteorological firm providing long-range forecasts across Asia, has predicted that as many as 28 typhoons could affect Japan this year, with up to 14 potentially making landfall – well...

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

Space Force contracts Viasat, Intelsat for first of new anti-jam communication sats

The two awards are collectively worth $437.7 million, according to the Space Systems Command press release.

Japan's Mitsubishi HC, Canada's Brookfield to buy European wind, solar farms in AI play

In memo to CENTCOM leaders, Cooper warns of duty to protect civilians

“Our commitment to the law of armed conflict is not a constraint on our lethality,” Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM head, wrote in a memo.

Another jump in Boeing deliveries shows why we got into the stock and want to stay in

It's key to assessing the aircraft manufacturer's turnaround story under CEO Kelly Ortberg.

Coast Guard, Saildrone team up in northern waters to boost border security, surveillance

The Voyager is equipped to conduct persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping missions while remaining at sea for roughly 100 days at a time.

‘Not an option’: Top Senate defense appropriator says third reconciliation bill unlikely

Two top appropriators — Sens. Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins — expressed doubt that a third reconciliation bill with defense funding will pass.

Oshkosh eyes potential Marine JLTV deal, citing growing readiness gaps under current contract

The Marine Corps didn’t provide specifics on why the service was possibly seeking another JLTV supplier, but told Breaking Defense in a statement that it “continuously evaluates acquisition options to ensure it can meet approved JLTV requirements, preserve readiness, and reduce fielding risk.”

How high is the spread at your CFD broker?

https://preview.redd.it/5i59ljsfia6h1.png?width=1010&format=png&auto=webp&s=57ca8d4c09ebb84f39c2540a0fbae3cd63e41eb6 I set up an account with xtb and am absolutely overwhelmed by the spreads. They actually charge 132 pips for CFD trading on US stocks. Honestly, that almost borders on criminal, or is that normal? For comparison, I also opened an account with IG, but their cost structure is not entirely clear to me. For a similar trade falls at

NRO funds BlackSky for new satellites, AI-optimized image detection system

“The NRO is at the forefront of integrating AI into space-based ISR,” a spysat agency spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

Naval carrier set to deploy with a drone, while Marines say goodbye to the Harrier

This week on The Break Out, a Seahawk drone is set to join aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, and a legendary aircraft took its final flight.

Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel - The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on Ameriсan negotiations with Iran.

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After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes

“Knowing what we know today, we wouldn’t set up a program in this way again,” Pistorius said.

Don’t Give Up on Global Order: America Depends on It—and Can Restore It

[Excerpt from Philip H. Gordon, Sydney Stein, Jr., Scholar at the Brookings Institution and Frank E. and Arthur Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University. He served as National Security Adviser to the Vice President in the Biden administration and as White House Coordinator for the Middle East in the Obama administration.] Americans these days agree on very little about politics and international relations. But there is a growing consensus around two fundamental points. One is that the

Breaking Defense adds Kyle Rempfer as additional editor, amid continued growth

Kyle Rempfer to join the world’s largest news organization dedicated to defense.

Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones

The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.

🚨 New Congressional Trade Disclosed 🚨 15% return, 70% win rate (Buy at disclosure, sell 90d later)

House Rep. Gil Cisneros disclosed 4 new buys in the Industrials sector today (all $1K–$15K range). Cisneros sits on the House Armed Services + Small Business Committees. The Trades: $CSW (CSW Industrials) → specialty lubricants, sealants & fire protection systems $DCO (Ducommun) → aerospace & defense electronics/structures $VRSK (Verisk Analytics) → insurance risk, claims & catastrophe analytics $VLTO (Veralto) → water quality testing/treatment + packaging tech Historical Performance If you copi

Putin offers Su-57 to India as New Delhi faces stealth fighter gap

The co-production and customization being offered by Russia marks one of the most expansive defense cooperation proposals made in recent years to India.

US soldiers rescued after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 59 and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division led the rescue, with Air Force assets assisting as well.

Pentagon blacklist raises spectre of investment curbs for Chinese tech firms

The Pentagon’s expanding blacklist of Chinese companies is increasing reputational risks for some of the country’s biggest technology firms and raising the prospect of future restrictions on access to US investment, according to legal experts. In a Federal Register notice scheduled for publication on Wednesday, the US Department of Defence designated a broad group of Chinese companies as “Chinese military companies” under Section 1260H of the National Defence Authorisation Act. The latest...

Business ticker: Airbus is forging a new armaments project

BASF boss warns of oil price shock and energy shortage +++ Roche sticks to million-dollar investment despite Berlin austerity package +++ Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros +++ News in the company live blog.