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Rheinmetall locks in wide-ranging $6.6 billion weapons package with Romania

Romania is due to become the second Lynx operator on NATO’s eastern flank after Hungary’s 2020 order of 218 vehicles.

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is ‘under review,’ says minister

U.S. troops presently stationed in the country are now leaving as expected, but the next scheduled group is not arriving, the defense minister said.

United Nations: Bangladesh's foreign minister follows Baerbock at UN

The UN General Assembly has chosen Annalena Baerbock's successor. Khalilur Rahman presents a detailed program. But one question remains unanswered.

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quantum stocks suddenly feel a lot more important after the new $2B government move

i’ve been watching the quantum computing space for a while, but the latest federal announcement feels different from the usual tech headlines. The Trump administration reportedly approved around $2 billion in funding tied to quantum and advanced semiconductor programs, with actual equity stakes being taken in several companies instead of simple grants. That’s a pretty major shift. Some of the reported allocations: IBM - $1B GlobalFoundries - $375M IonQ - $100M D-Wave - $100M Rigetti - $100M Quan

DoD CIO implores industry to put a greater focus on ‘foundational cybersecurity’

“Compliance does not equal security. It did not when I was in industry, and it does not from my seat where I am today,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davie said.

United Nations: Bangladesh's Foreign Minister succeeds Baerbock as President of the UN General Assembly

The UN General Assembly has elected Khalilur Rahman as its new president. The 72-year-old will take over the office in September – at a very difficult time.

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Israel’s defense exports reach record $19 billion in 2025

“[M]issile, rocket, and air defense systems continued to lead in 2025, accounting for over a quarter (29%) of total deal volume,” the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced today.

Celebrating 40 years of Defense News

Since 1986, Defense News has been the authoritative voice for the world's defense decision-makers.

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France restricts Israeli presence at Europe’s biggest defense show

The restrictions come amid strained relations between Paris and Jerusalem over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.

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Tanks, ammunition and ships: billion-dollar order for Rheinmetall from Romania

Rheinmetall has been busy making acquisitions and expanding, most recently in naval shipbuilding. The defense company is now benefiting from its role as a full-service supplier for the first time: Romania is ordering for almost six billion euros.

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How long will it take to replenish the US military’s munitions stockpiles?

This week on The Break Out, we look at how long it might take to restock thousands of US munitions used against Iran.

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US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills

Officials say the smaller footprint reflects operational realities rather than waning commitment.

Raw materials: Critical antimony project is on the brink

A Canadian company wanted to mine the defense raw material in Slovakia. But now the Slovakian government surprisingly revoked the company's license.

US Navy selects companies for at-sea MUSV prototype testing

The U.S. Navy announced on Friday that it had selected seven companies to compete to secure the service’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel contract.

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Arms industry: Rheinmetall wins record order

Rheinmetall secures a 5.7 billion euro order for tanks, anti-aircraft defense and ships in Romania. Production there is expected to grow strongly.

Armament: Rheinmetall wins record order – tanks and ammunition for Romania

Rheinmetall has received one of the largest orders in its company history. The deal strengthens the group's position in the European defense market.

Here’s how a new Army directorate is delivering tech to soldiers in under 180 days

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Col. Christopher Hill, director of the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate, explained how the service’s shift in cultural norms is resulting in delivering tech at speed and at scale.

Armament: First KNDS, then start-ups? The defense industry is becoming interesting for the stock market

In the background of the tank manufacturer, other companies are looking for fresh capital. At TECH it becomes clear that software and drone manufacturers in particular are getting ready.

How integrated modeling and simulation accelerates Europe’s defensive edge

[Sponsored] Lockheed Martin’s ACES platform delivers a shared virtual battlespace that strengthens readiness, interoperability, and faster decision-making through advanced, integrated modeling and simulation capabilities designed for evolving global threats.

Nuclear weapons could soon be hosted in more NATO nations — what it means for defense stocks

The U.S. is reportedly exploring plans to expand its nuclear weapons-hosting arrangements to include more NATO countries in Europe.

Bad Saarow Economic Forum: East German hopes

The East German economy expects better economic policy. East German locations could benefit from the boom in the defense industry. Companies there also benefit from cheaper energy.

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Armament: Plus 30 percent in one year: Israel's arms exports rise to a record high

Israel sold more military equipment in 2025 than ever before. The Bundeswehr also ordered heavily. But the industry is feeling the effects of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Prabowo’s overseas visits spark debate in Indonesia over benefits for citizens

Indonesia’s deepening ties with France have given President Prabowo Subianto a chance to advance Jakarta’s defence modernisation, strengthen relations with Europe and expand its international footprint. But analysts say the Paris visit has also fuelled a debate at home on whether deals and diplomatic goodwill arising from Prabowo’s frequent foreign trips can translate into benefits for ordinary Indonesians. Prabowo, who has visited France four times as president, met his French counterpart...

US may consider placing nukes in Poland, Baltic States, report says

While the discussions were ongoing, an agreement to expand U.S. nuclear hosting was not imminent, an unnamed source told the FT.

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NATO in Hormuz is not mission creep

"For much of the last three decades, NATO has operated on the assumption that allied security cannot be defined solely by geography."

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Economy from above: Iran is already rebuilding a factory for kamikaze drones

The regime in Tehran is moving faster than expected to rebuild its arms industry. This is what the latest satellite images show.

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Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund

Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo cannot absolve itself of responsibility. Khaled said he had recently met Norway’s defence minister and conveyed Malaysia’s position that the Norwegian government’s refusal to approve an export licence was the cause of the issue. “The source of everything is Norway’s decision not to approve the export licence to Malaysia. Therefore, Norway

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Japan’s Russia concern, businesses choose Malaysia over Singapore: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Russia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war Japan’s call to maintain “impeccable” defences on its northern frontier reflects Tokyo’s deepening concern over growing Russian military activity in the region, analysts say. 2. Rising costs in Singapore spur.