A soldier from 1/82 Airborne argues Pentagon drone and AI reforms fail at brigade level. Despite 2025–26 strategy updates pushing faster procurement and open architecture, operational experience shows execution gaps remain where…

A soldier from 1/82 Airborne argues Pentagon drone and AI reforms fail at brigade level. Despite 2025–26 strategy updates pushing faster procurement and open architecture, operational experience shows execution gaps remain where…
The US Army's new autonomous warfare command aims to accelerate acquisition of unmanned systems. Experts say clearer procurement processes and inter-agency coordination will be critical to its success.
“Ready for a Long War”; Iran Highlights Its Weapons Production Capability
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The US Navy and Shield AI are jointly investing $400 million in development of the X-BAT drone, signalling a major commitment to autonomous aerial systems as Washington accelerates defence technology procurement.
The Pentagon has issued a memo outlining plans to establish the 'FORTRESS America' programme office under its Acquisition & Sustainment directorate. The initiative signals a renewed US focus on consolidating domestic defence procurement…
EU ambassadors back record 22nd Russia sanctions package with 1,650 listings: EU ambassadors have approved the bloc's biggest batch of Russia sanctions listings, blacklisting some 1,650 people and companies,… Bne IntelliNews #RussiaSanctions #EUAmbassadors #SanctionsPackage #DefenceIndustry #EU
Estonia approves plan for explosives plant in Piirsalu #defenceindustry #Estonia #Piirsalu
Lithuania names Giraitė ammunition line a state-important project #ammunition #defenceindustry #lithuania
Audi offers workers temporary placements with defence companies #Audi #automotiveindustry #defenceindustry
Audi lends staff to Bavarian defence firms #Audi #Bavaria #defenceindustry
Taavi Veskimägi to discuss sabotage risks on ERR programme #defenceindustry #ERR #TaaviVeskimägi
Moscow has said Russian forces will intensify strikes on Ukrainian military facilities, defence industry sites and related infrastructure, following remarks made by President Zelensky in a recent interview.
Veteran prescribed 'ghastly' amount of cannabis by for-profit health company #Veterans #DefenceIndustry #MentalHealth
Elbit Systems and Serbian state firm Jugoimport SDPR have opened a joint drone assembly plant in Šimanovci, Serbia. The facility marks a significant expansion of Israeli defence industry presence in the Western Balkans.
📝🇪🇺 EDF Lesson #5: A budget is not a negotiation tool, it's a delivery plan. When effort, roles, and funding are misaligned, evaluators notice. Let the work drive the budget, and involve every partner early.
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Lithuania’s defence industry takes root as investor interest grows #defenceindustry #foreigninvestment #lithuania
Estonia has thwarted many Russian sabotage plots, security chief says #defenceindustry #Estonia #Russiansabotage
Estonian defence firms are in Russia’s sights, industry chief says #defenceindustry #Estonia #Security
Today, the Study Group on “Strengthening #EUDefence Industry with Ukraine” began its work, exploring how Ukraine’s defence innovation and industrial capacity can contribute to a stronger, more resilient European #DefenceIndustry 🇪🇺🛡️
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🇪🇺🪖 The EU has approved its first five joint defence projects, investing in drones, missile defence, maritime security, space, and Eastern Flank resilience. The focus now shifts from funding to delivery. #EUDefence
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