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Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports - https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2025/12/13/several-us-troops-wounded-in-attack-in-syria-reports/
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports
The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports - https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2025/12/13/several-us-troops-wounded-in-attack-in-syria-reports/
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/12/gao-services-arent-sharing-information-on-longtime-osprey-problems/
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
Government auditors said known problems with the Osprey have gone unresolved for years and in some cases at least a decade.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/12/gao-services-arent-sharing-information-on-longtime-osprey-problems/
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/netherlands-orders-skyranger-anti-drone-cannons-for-under-1-billion/
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
The weapons will come in two configurations: a mobile setup mounted on vehicles, and a novel stationary design.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/netherlands-orders-skyranger-anti-drone-cannons-for-under-1-billion/
Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/estonia-erects-first-of-600-strong-baltic-bunker-wall-on-russia-border/
Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border
The timeline for completion remains uncertain amid procurement and coordination snags.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/estonia-erects-first-of-600-strong-baltic-bunker-wall-on-russia-border/
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/belgium-doubles-down-on-drone-defenses-following-mystery-flights/
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/12/belgium-doubles-down-on-drone-defenses-following-mystery-flights/
House passes defense policy bill that pushes boat strike video release - https://www.defensenews.com/newsletters/daily-news-roundup/2025/12/11/house-passes-defense-policy-bill-that-pushes-boat-strike-video-release/
House passes defense policy bill that pushes boat strike video release
The NDAA would withhold 25% of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's travel budget until he sends lawmakers videos of controversial strikes on alleged drug boats.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
House passes defense policy bill that pushes boat strike video release - https://www.defensenews.com/newsletters/daily-news-roundup/2025/12/11/house-passes-defense-policy-bill-that-pushes-boat-strike-video-release/
Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/11/croatia-buys-german-leopard-tanks-using-eu-loans/
Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans
Deliveries of the tanks to the Croatian land forces are to take place between 2028 and 2030.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/11/croatia-buys-german-leopard-tanks-using-eu-loans/
Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/11/trump-erdogan-ties-are-propelling-f-35-talks-with-once-banned-partner/
Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner
During Donald Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the fighter program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/11/trump-erdogan-ties-are-propelling-f-35-talks-with-once-banned-partner/
US Air Force instructor pilots have first T-7 in training milestone - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/10/us-air-force-instructor-pilots-have-first-t-7-in-training-milestone/
US Air Force instructor pilots have first T-7 in training milestone
Now that Air Education and Training Command has its first T-7, the 99th Flying Training Squadron's instructor pilots will start getting familiar with it.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
US Air Force instructor pilots have first T-7 in training milestone - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/10/us-air-force-instructor-pilots-have-first-t-7-in-training-milestone/
Bangladesh signs up for Eurofighters in first pick of Western warplane - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/bangladesh-signs-up-for-eurofighters-in-first-pick-of-western-warplane/
Bangladesh signs up for Eurofighters in first pick of Western warplane
Earlier this year, a group from the Bangladesh Air Force visited Leonardo’s facility in Turin, Italy, to test-fly the Eurofighter.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Bangladesh signs up for Eurofighters in first pick of Western warplane - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/bangladesh-signs-up-for-eurofighters-in-first-pick-of-western-warplane/
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/kongsberg-helsing-team-up-for-european-satellite-intel-constellation/
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/kongsberg-helsing-team-up-for-european-satellite-intel-constellation/
In Estonia, Europe’s last road through Russia has closed for good - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/in-estonia-europes-last-road-through-russia-has-closed-for-good/
In Estonia, Europe’s last road through Russia has closed for good
Across the snowy and muddy forests of eastern Estonia, NATO and Russia are locked in a staring match.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In Estonia, Europe’s last road through Russia has closed for good - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/in-estonia-europes-last-road-through-russia-has-closed-for-good/
US Air Force wants AI to power high-speed wargaming - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/09/us-air-force-wants-ai-to-power-high-speed-wargaming/
US Air Force wants AI to power high-speed wargaming
The Air Force wants a cloud-based, AI-powered “digital sandbox” as a hub to generate and run wargames at speeds of up 10,000 times faster than real time.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
US Air Force wants AI to power high-speed wargaming - https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/12/09/us-air-force-wants-ai-to-power-high-speed-wargaming/
Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use - https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/12/09/pentagon-taps-google-gemini-launches-new-site-to-boost-ai-use/
Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use
Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use - https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/12/09/pentagon-taps-google-gemini-launches-new-site-to-boost-ai-use/
Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/09/italys-sudden-defense-spending-uptick-lacks-details-economist-finds/
Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds
NATO is satisfied with Rome's proclaimed budget boost in line with alliance targets, despite questions over the internal mathematics.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/09/italys-sudden-defense-spending-uptick-lacks-details-economist-finds/
The British Army’s faulty Ajax vehicles come back to rattle Parliament - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/09/the-british-armys-faulty-ajax-vehicles-come-back-to-rattle-parliament/
The British Army’s faulty Ajax vehicles come back to rattle Parliament
The armored vehicles had been declared fully functioning after nine years of delays to the $8 billion program and repeated problems with vibrations.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The British Army’s faulty Ajax vehicles come back to rattle Parliament - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/09/the-british-armys-faulty-ajax-vehicles-come-back-to-rattle-parliament/
US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missiles - https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2025/12/08/us-navy-wants-new-railroad-car-to-transport-unarmed-ballistic-missiles/
US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missiles
Existing railcars are almost 50 years old and will soon be retired. But the Navy still has a need to transport Active Inert Missiles.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missiles - https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2025/12/08/us-navy-wants-new-railroad-car-to-transport-unarmed-ballistic-missiles/
Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fighters - https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2025/12/08/proposed-defense-bill-would-fund-golden-dome-next-gen-fighters/
Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fighters
The proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD's budget request.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fighters - https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2025/12/08/proposed-defense-bill-would-fund-golden-dome-next-gen-fighters/
Don’t let Trump let Putin miscalculate on Europe - https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/12/08/dont-let-trump-let-putin-miscalculate-on-europe/
Don’t let Trump let Putin miscalculate on Europe
Opinion: Taken together, Trump’s policies towards Europe have an isolationist flavor with lack of clarity about U.S. commitments
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December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Don’t let Trump let Putin miscalculate on Europe - https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/12/08/dont-let-trump-let-putin-miscalculate-on-europe/
Tanks, howitzers galore: Australian Army embraces influx of new armor - https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/12/08/tanks-howitzers-galore-australian-army-embraces-influx-of-new-armor/
Tanks, howitzers galore: Australian Army embraces influx of new armor
Australia has never operated a self-propelled howitzer before, and the weapon extends the range of the army’s tube artillery to around 25 miles.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Tanks, howitzers galore: Australian Army embraces influx of new armor - https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/12/08/tanks-howitzers-galore-australian-army-embraces-influx-of-new-armor/
The disarming of Hezbollah tests fragile government in Lebanon - https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2025/12/08/the-disarming-of-hezbollah-tests-fragile-government-in-lebanon/
The disarming of Hezbollah tests fragile government in Lebanon
In essence, according to one analyst, the situation amounts to a catch-22 that could escalate at any time.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The disarming of Hezbollah tests fragile government in Lebanon - https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2025/12/08/the-disarming-of-hezbollah-tests-fragile-government-in-lebanon/
Polish rearmament plan banks on US weapons bought with EU backing - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/08/polish-rearmament-plan-banks-on-us-weapons-bought-with-eu-backing/
Polish rearmament plan banks on US weapons bought with EU backing
The Polish government wants to involve U.S. producers in additional procurements of weapons and equipment that could be bankrolled by SAFE loans.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Polish rearmament plan banks on US weapons bought with EU backing - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/08/polish-rearmament-plan-banks-on-us-weapons-bought-with-eu-backing/
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats - https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/12/07/hegseth-defends-strikes-on-alleged-cartel-boats/
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
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December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats - https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/12/07/hegseth-defends-strikes-on-alleged-cartel-boats/
Trump’s national security strategy slams European allies - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/05/trumps-national-security-strategy-slams-european-allies/
Trump’s national security strategy slams European allies
The Trump administration's new national security strategy suggests long-standing U.S. allies in Europe face the “prospect of civilizational erasure."
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December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trump’s national security strategy slams European allies - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/05/trumps-national-security-strategy-slams-european-allies/
Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/05/drones-fly-over-french-strategic-nuclear-submarine-base-media-report/
Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report
The drones were “neutralized,” daily Liberation reported, with the newspaper saying the usual procedure involves jamming.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report - https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/05/drones-fly-over-french-strategic-nuclear-submarine-base-media-report/