WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Ministry of National Defence has selected the country’s new submarine, opting for the A26 Blekinge, a design offered by Sweden’s Saab.
The decision followed an intense competition between six European and Asian nations. Poland aims to procure three submarines for the country’s Navy, with plans to have a contract signed by the end of this year.
“This is a great…
How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks
November 27, 2025
It started with a visit to war-torn Ukraine to gauge the use of drone technology. But as diplomatic momentum built up to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was tapped by President Donald Trump to help close the U.S.-backed deal.
“Driscoll is a…
Finland seeks to secure Arctic footprint in new defense strategy
November 27, 2025
MILAN — Finland has released a new Arctic security strategy that seeks to define the country’s growing role in a region facing overlapping claims by friends and foes alike.
The document, published Nov. 25 as an update to a previous version from 2021 when Finland was…
ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays but plans to keep two vessels that are already being built in Wisconsin.
“We’re reshaping how we build and field the Fleet, working with industry to deliver warfighting advantage, beginning with a strategic shift away from the Constellation-class frigate program,” Navy Secretary…
US, Ukraine report ‘meaningful progress’ to end war with Russia
November 26, 2025
The United States and Ukraine hailed constructive talks in Geneva on Sunday, which yielded an “updated and refined” framework to potentially bring the war with Russia to an end.
The two countries said the discussions were “highly productive” and reaffirmed that any…
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers voted on Tuesday to deepen integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia’s unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc.
European Parliament legislators…
US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year
November 26, 2025
The U.S. Army is looking for companies that can manufacture the new XM1208 155mm cluster shell — and a number of them.
The goal, according to a market survey published Nov. 20, is to find contractors who can manufacture up to 30,000 XM1208 rounds per year.
The U.S. is currently producing 40,000 artillery shells per month, as America and Europe struggle to ramp up production of howitzer…
In a future war against China or other advanced adversary, Air Force units may have to keep operating for days, weeks, or longer, while being cut off from reinforcements, resupply or even communications.
So this month, the 23rd Wing from Moody Air Force Base in Georgia…
PARIS — Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson expects a decision early next year on the country’s planned purchase of four frigates, with the government awaiting advice from procurement agency FMV and the armed forces after a survey of available options, he said on…
New lab offers generative AI for defense wargaming
November 25, 2025
A new lab is hoping to use generative AI to enhance defense wargaming.
The goal of the new GenWar lab, scheduled to open in 2026 at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, is to improve tabletop exercises by harnessing the speed and user-friendliness of large language models, or LLMs, which include popular chatbots such as ChatGPT.
By accessing AI during an exercise…
