Italy's defence chief recently hinted that more countries might soon hop on board the GCAP jet project. This isn't just any jet—it's a high-tech, next-gen fighter set to debut around 2035. Right now, Italy, Britain, and Japan are the main players, but Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada are
Europe is trying to build a new fighter jet. It's called the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Germany, France, and Spain are working together on this project. They plan to talk about it on December 11. The goal is to have this new jet ready by 2040. It will be worth 100 billion euros. That's a lot o
Coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots has a clear message for his team: stay within the rules, but don't expect any favors. He recently praised a hard hit by linebacker Christian Elliss on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart during a Monday night game. This hit was legal and right on the sideline
Minnesota is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about the cold weather or the Vikings. The Treasury Department is digging into some serious allegations. They want to know if Minnesota's tax dollars ended up in the hands of al Shabaab, a terrorist group based in Somalia. This isn't just a
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
Anduril Industries, a hotshot defense tech company, is facing some tough times. Their drones, which are supposed to be top-notch, have been crashing. Two of their Altius drones recently nosedived during tests at Eglin Air Force Base. This is not good news for a company that's been boasting about its
The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had hi
France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa
Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, f
The U. S. Air Force has just signed a big deal with Boeing. They are buying 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This contract is worth $2. 47 billion. This is not the first time they have done this. Last year, they bought 15 similar tankers for $2. 38 billion. So, they are clearly happ
