UK and Germany are enhancing defense ties as part of a relations ‘reset.’ The US has announced a significant $2.2 billion air defense package for Ukraine, while Europe has finalized a joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 air defense system. The US will expedite anti-air missile deliveries to Ukraine, and Romania plans to send a Patriot missile system. Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Targeting Pod aims to improve interoperability between F-35s and fourth-generation jets, and MBDA is upgrading SPEAR missiles with AI technology. Israel has struck a key Yemen port following an attack on Tel Aviv, and a large Houthi drone strike has caused casualties in Tel Aviv. The UK is reviewing its armed forces post-NATO summit, and Lithuania is considering exiting a cluster munitions convention. New UK defense minister pledges additional support for Ukraine.
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