Daniel Driscoll’s reported resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turnover and raises questions over procurement, readiness and policy continuity.
The US imposes tariffs up to 100% on imported drones over 25 kg with thermal imaging, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers amid national security concerns.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin fear that licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine may enable rapid, cost-effective manufacturing and technological improvements, raising strategic concerns.
Trump accuses the Biden administration of depleting US munitions stockpiles through aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about domestic defense readiness and missile shortages.
The US intercepted ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeting American forces, underscoring escalating tensions and the complex economic risks in the Middle East.
President Trump cancels June 11 airstrikes on Iran amid progress in multilateral negotiations involving regional allies, averting immediate military escalation.
Rheinmetall secures a €5.7 billion arms contract with Romania, funded by the EU's Security Action for Europe program, signaling a strategic push for European defense autonomy.
The US State Department approved a $373.6M sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, enhancing bomb range and accuracy amid operational challenges and strategic economic implications.
The US delays arms shipments to Europe to replenish stocks amid Iran conflict, impacting NATO allies and signaling shifts in defense priorities and economic supply chains.
France and Poland announce a joint military satellite project aimed at secure communications and reducing European reliance on non-European systems by 2030.
US President Trump rejects NATO's offer to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while Europe plans a peaceful multinational mission amid ongoing Middle East tensions.