UK to Sign Arms Deal With Germany, ‘First Steps’ to Brexit-Busting EU Defence Pact
The “first steps” towards the UK being drawn into a major defence pact with the European Union will be signed this week, a report claims.
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Germany Brings Back Vintage Armoured Vehicles After New Replacements Suffer Mass Break Down
Germany is readying decades-old armored personnel carriers for a key NATO unit after their modern replacements suffered a mass breakdown.
U.S., Israel Set to Test Arrow 3 Missile Defense System in Alaska
Israel and the US will carry out a joint test of the Arrow 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) defense system in Alaska in 2018.
Israeli Navy Expedites Order for New Submarines
TEL AVIV, Israel — In a dramatic departure from previous Israeli Navy modernization plans — which prescribed several years of study before determining requirements for its future undersea force — a senior officer now says the service needs three new Dolphin AIP-class submarines “as fast as possible.”
New Controversy Hits Israel Sub Deal Over Iran Link
Israel was embroiled in fresh controversy on Sunday over its purchase of submarines from German company ThyssenKrupp after reports that the country’s arch-enemy Iran holds a stake in the firm.
U.S. Approves Boeing, Lockheed Fighter Jet Sales to Gulf: Sources
The United States on Wednesday began notifying lawmakers that it has approved $7 billion in long-stalled sales of Boeing Co (BA.N) fighter jets to Kuwait and Qatar, and more than $1 billion in Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) jets to Bahrain, sources familiar with the decision said.
U.S. House Okays Funding Boost for Israel’s Missile Defense
WASHINGTON — Under the shadow of a presidential veto threat, the House of Representatives passed a defense appropriations measure Thursday that included $635.7 million for Israel’s missile defense programs.
Why Only Israel Can Customize America’s F-35 (At Least For Now)
Wired reports: Any big-ticket military technology purchased from the US comes with rules. Big stacks of strict guidelines outline exactly what allies can do to the hardware and the systems that run it. Generally, it comes down to: nothing. No modifications,
