UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles for NATO

World : UK, Italy, Japan Seal US$6.1 Billion Deal For Next-Generation Fighter Jet

BERLIN, July 4 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The United Kingdom (UK), Italy and Japan have signed a £4.6 billion (US6.1 billion) contract to advance the development of a next-generation stealth fighter jet, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe

The US is reportedly eyeing joint production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and maintenance centers for PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, which is set to be announced on the sidelines of Tuesday’s NATO summit. However, the proposal falls short of joint production of PAC-3s in Germany as speculated earlier, with Kyiv appealing for the missiles following recent waves of deadly Russian missile strikes.

Türkiye commits to procure long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO deputy chief says

6 NATO allies also join initiative for large-scale development, procurement of low-cost ground-launched cruise missiles

Britain leads NATO break from Trump by spearheading new 'Deep Precision Strike Coalition'

The UK is set to spearhead a defence project developing long-range missiles as allies seek to reduce reliance on US weapons amid growing pressure from Trump.

UK develops long-range weapons for Ukraine without U.S. components

UK develops long-range weapons for Ukraine without U.S. components

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

Germany and US expand missile production in Europe

During the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany and the United States reached agreements to expand the production of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and explore opportunities for manufacturing them in Europe. The countries also agreed to establish a European maintenance and repair center for PAC-3 missiles used by the Patriot air defense system, AzerNEWS reports.

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Reuters: Patriot interceptors for Ukraine could be produced in Germany

Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine are likely to be manufactured in Germany or another EU country before production is eventually transferred to Ukraine after the war.

Defense industrial base kicks into high gear for US, Europe

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []...Click to read more

UK cuts US parts from missile production chain in new systems for Ukraine

Britain has developed new cruise missile prototypes for Ukraine that eliminate American parts, aiming to reduce dependency in weapons production.

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Pentagon Official Says Navy Needs More Drone Boats

By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) The U.S. Navy and its defense industry partners are moving beyond the prototyping phase and toward production o...

U.K. Tests Long-Range Missile for Ukraine Amid Escalation of Strikes on Russian Territory

(NaturalNews) The United Kingdom has tested a new long-range missile capable of striking targets up to 300 miles away, intended for delivery to Ukraine, according t...

UK Tests Long-Range Missile for Ukraine

The UK tested a missile with a range of 300 miles, with plans to send the munitions to Ukraine. The platform will allow Ukraine to deliver 500-pound warheads to Moscow. The missiles tested by the UK military last week were developed under Project Brakestop. The goal of the project is to design a long-range weapon []

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

BERLIN, July 9 (Reuters) - Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned U.S. deployments to Germany's own long-range strike capability.Merz told lawmakers he had sealed the deal with the U.S. government on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, adding that the meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday had exceeded his expectations.

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain’s future military under a defense plan announced Tuesday that includes a 15 billion pound (20 billion) spending boost. Like other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the UK is under pressure to increase defense spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable US. But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over

Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'Washington is pursuing a strategy of strategic saturation'

According to the president of the German Marshall Fund, the US, who is engaged on multiple fronts, is renegotiating the transatlantic contract unilaterally by pressuring its European allies to take responsibility for their own security. This 'burden shifting' challenges Europe to coordinate the organization of its defense industries.

UK Tests Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine

The UK has successfully tested new long-range strike weapons that could be supplied to Ukraine within months, as London seeks faster and more cost-effective alternatives to existing missile systems.

Ukraine building Patriots is in Lockheed's interest, McCaul says

WASHINGTON — U.S. defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. have every interest to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors after President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would grant a license for the weapons system, a ...

Donald Trump greenlights Patriot missile licence for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump’s move to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles could boost its air defences, but building them locally will take years. Until then, Ukraine remains vulnerable to Russia’s relentless ballistic missile attacks. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.

US Air Force prepares to integrate nuclear warhead into new Sentinel ICBM

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to sole-source a contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems to integrate America’s nuclear warhead reentry vehicle into the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, a critical step in transferring the country’s ground-based nuclear deterrent from the aging Minuteman III system that has stood watch since the 1970s to the weapon []

Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine

Several NATO allies have announced that they will order Patriot air defense missiles for Ukraine directly from the manufacturer in the United States, which comes as Ukraine is facing a shortage of munitions to counter large-scale Russian attacks. In addition to supporting the NATO-wide program for coordinating donations of advanced US military equipment, four countries The post Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

NATO Moves to Mass Produce US Weapons Across Europe

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO will produce US weapons in Europe, including Abrams tanks and ATACMS and Stinger missiles, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.

Nato Allies Commit £37bn To New Long-Range Missile Programme

Twelve Nato allies, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to invest more than £37bn (50bn) over the next decade in a new long-range missile programme designed to strengthen Europe’s

Poland says US troop reductions in Europe are 'clearly coming'

Ahead of the NATO summit, Poland's foreign minister told CNN's Jim Sciutto that Europe must take on more conventional defense capabilities while the US continues providing strategic support such as intelligence, logistics and nuclear deterrence.

Finland to serve as NATO nuclear proving ground without any right to control — activist

According to Salli Raiski, the decision on whether to use the weapons will be made by the US, the UK or France

US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?

Washington has recently approved a proposed US22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the US State Department declaring that the transfer and associated arms support “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. While observers say the sale is a routine purchase by the city state for training and to replenish an advanced arsenal, America’s language on the move signals a broader strategy to strengthen a network of US allies and partners while avoiding...

Meteor missile: The 'long arm' Ukraine's air force has sorely needed

Soon, Ukraine will have a new weapon: Swedish Gripen fighter jets carrying Meteor missiles, which can hit targets farther away than any missile Ukrainian pilots have now.That extra range could help blunt one of Russia's most destructive weapons by pushing Russian pilots to drop guided bombs from

[Video] 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵⚡️ — Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may [...]

— Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation stealth fighter initiative jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy.According to Crosetto, Canada is the closest to joining the programme in an observer capacity. Germany and Saudi Arabia are also being considered as potential participants.Meanwhile, uncertainty persists over the future of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme led by Germany and France, while progress on GCAP continues to accelerate. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently confirmed that the project has entered its operational phase.@IntelSlava

UK, Turkiye Sign New Security and Defense Agreement

London, July 9 (QNA) - The United Kingdom and Turkiye signed a new security and defense partnership today on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara to expand bilateral cooperation in response to the rapidly evolving security environment across the Euro-Atlantic region.

Three Governments Award £4.6 Billion to Edgewing as GCAP Fighter Jet Enters Design Phase

The UK, Italy and Japan awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing — the joint venture of BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. — taking the Global Combat Air Programme from concept into full design and engineering, with a flying prototype targeted before end of 2027 and service entry in 2035.

Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in Europe

Talks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summit

EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit

A stronger European defense industry able to produce military equipment at a greater scale and at a faster speed is essential for maintaining credible deterrence in an increasingly...

Lockheed and Raytheon Not Thrilled With Idea to Produce Patriot Missiles in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has put forward an unexpected proposal to localize the production of missiles for the Patriot air defense system in Ukraine, a move that places major American defense corporations in an extremely difficult position. Trump Announces Patriot Missile Production Proposal for Ukraine Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the United States would allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot air defense system. Then you won't be able to complain that we're not giving you enough—make them yourselves, Trump said during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.