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France Launches New Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Program Targeting 2038 Service

The launch commits France to a €10.25 billion nuclear-powered carrier program viewed as vital to national deterrence.

Japan Protests China After J-15s From Liaoning Locked Fire-Control Radar on F-15s Near Okinawa

Golden Dome Faces Delays as Pentagon Reviews Implementation Plan, Spending Plan Lags

China Commissions EMALS-Equipped Carrier Fujian as Navy Weighs Next Build

UK Begins Deliveries of Long-Delayed Ajax Armored Vehicles

U.S. Backs Seoul’s Bigger Defense Role, Pledges Support for Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Carney Tours Korean Sub Yard as Navy Chief Signals Subs Will Be Built Abroad

Trump Suggests Expelling Spain From NATO Over 5% Spending Dispute

China Posts Bounties for 18 Taiwanese It Accuses of Military Psychological Warfare

Merz, Pistorius and East Leaders Map Next Steps to Grow Defense Work in the East

Taiwan, Anduril Seal First Co-Production Deals for Missile and Underwater Drone

Philippines Puts $5.6 Billion F-16 Deal on Hold Over Budget Constraints

Kremlin Official Says Ukraine War Made Russia a Leader in Prosthetics

Spain Shelves F-35 Purchase, Backs Eurofighter Upgrade and FCAS Build-Up

Pentagon Keeps AUKUS Submarine Review Open as Capacity Shortfalls Loom

Europe Debates 2027 Readiness as Poland Launches Mass Military Training

Germany’s Defence Drive Spurs Industrial Overhaul in Baden-Württemberg

Macron Accelerates French Defence Budget to €64 Billion by 2027

Germany Commits to Leading NATO With Doubled Defense Spending by 2029

Russia’s Record Drone and Missile Barrage Kills Ukrainian Colonel and Civilians