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With European defense budgets surging and drone warfare reshaping the front lines, Breaking Defense talked with Bill Guyan, Senior Vice President, Business Development and President, International Business, Leonardo DRS, about why the next decisive edge in warfare won’t necessarily come from more missiles. It will come from better data, smarter sensors and radar, and artificial intelligence (AI) pushed forward. Breaking Defense: European defense investment seems to be at an inflection point. Where is the money going, and why now? Guyan: The European investment in defense has been just at or below the two percent NATO spending requirement for many years.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Slovakia has marked a historic milestone in bilateral relations, being the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia’s independence in 1993.During the visit, Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to deepen cooperation across defence, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and connectivity, identifying these areas as strategic pillars of their growing partnership.The Joint Statement issued on Monday reflected a shared vision for strengthening ties in sectors vital to both nations’ security and prosperity.The two leaders emphasised the importance of defence and security cooperation, agreeing to encourage regular consultations and exchanges between their respective…

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MBDA unveils the Land Cruise Missile Mk II and an accompanying launcher unit, which will be made available at the end of the decade. Source link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Slovakia’s highest national award, The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his state visit to Bratislava.The ceremony was presided over by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, who presented the decoration to the Indian leader. This honour marks Modi’s thirty-third international award, underlining his growing global recognition and the strengthening of India’s diplomatic engagements worldwide.In a message shared on social media, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the people and government of Slovakia for the distinction. He emphasised that the award belongs to the 140 crore citizens of India and dedicated…

J. Miller, Federal News N. Colin Crosby, the deputy commandant for information and service data officer for the Marine Corps, said the service is embracing a data-centric future. Source link

Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Richard Knighton (left), with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Defence, Dan Jarvis (centre), and MoD Permanent Jeremy Pocklington, at MoD Main Building. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright UK military chief signals the Defence Investment Plan will mean cuts or delays to capabilities Savings likely come from slowing or shrinking future procurement, not existing kit, as well as operational deployments British Army programmes could be most at risk as drones reshape priorities The UK’s seniormost military officer has signalled the long-overdue Defence Investment Plan (DIP) will likely result in cutting or delaying planned acquisition…

The Asian synthetic drug industry continued to expand in 2025, the United Nations said this week, with seizures of methamphetamine and ketamine both jumping to new all-time highs. In its annual report on the Asian synthetic drug market, released yesterday, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that methamphetamine seizures spiked to 349 tons in East and Southeast Asia in 2025, a 48 percent increase over last year’s record of 236 tons. Ketamine seizures also shattered the previous record, jumping by 185 percent year-on-year, to 52.5 tons. “Record seizures of both methamphetamine and ketamine in the same year…

India and Slovakia announced 14 landmark outcomes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic first visit to Bratislava, elevating bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership and expanding cooperation across defence, technology, labour mobility, scientific research, and culture.This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993, underscoring the strategic depth of the relationship.Prime Minister Modi described the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Partnership as a “very special moment,” highlighting the breadth of cooperation ranging from advanced manufacturing and green technology to cultural exchanges.His meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico produced wide-ranging agreements…

Carley Welch, BrDefense General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems joins General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and BAE Systems in the competition to develop the Army’s next 155mm… Source link