Spain has formally imposed a total arms embargo on Israel, approving a decree that bans weapons trade, defense technologies, and related goods while also blocking fuel shipments and settlement products linked to Israel. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday that the measure covers “a comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel, prohibiting both exports and imports of defense equipment and dual-use technologies, along with imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Sweden is advancing six new defence technologies aimed at countering hypersonic missiles, glide bombs and unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine, after doubling its innovation funding initiative to
Poland is evaluating six international offers to supply a new class of submarines, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Poland has signed a contract worth over
French Aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation has the capability to execute the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter project on its own, its CEO Eric Trappier said in response to Germanys threat to pull out from the project over work share. Some analysts opine that Germany could be looking for a way out of the FCAS project due to its investment in the F-35 of which it has ordered 35 jets and has plans to buy 15 more
Raytheon has cleared a major milestone in developing its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) system for the U.S
Singapores Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has
Greece has taken a decisive step in modernizing its navy with the procurement of a fourth FDI frigate, named Themistocles, the Greek government announced following a recent meeting of the Governmental Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that Themistocles will be built to the upgraded Belharra Standard 2++ specification, providing enhanced capabilities over the previously planned Standard 2 vessels
Germany is reportedly considering withdrawing from the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program it is developing with France. As per reports, Berlin is dissatisfied with the current workshare structure, with French industry said to be pushing for an 80% share of the crewed New Generation Fighter (NGF) component
Poland has moved to fast-track the entry of drones, unmanned weapon systems, and counter-drone technologies into its armed forces with new regulations signed on September 12. Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk