Denmark is asking local defense technology champion Terma to build a nationwide counter-drone system as European states grow increasingly anxious about illicit uncrewed aircraft system activity within their borders.

A Pentagon-level organization is being created to fast-track prototypes for defeating uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) with airborne lasers, continuous wave lasers and high-power microwaves.

Dutch weapons developer Destinus has teamed up with Danish firms Cubedin and Odense Maritime Technology to develop a naval version of Destinus’ Hornet anti-drone interceptor.

The Swiss government will ask parliament for a further 970 million Swiss francs ($1.2 billion) to speed the fielding of air defense equipment.

Australia and Japan have conducted the first test of a jointly-developed prototype surveillance laser system, marking the first co-development project between the two countries as bilateral defense ties continue to deepen.

Taiwan's government has approved a defense budget of NT$1.12 trillion ($35.2 billion) for fiscal 2027, taking defense spending above 3% of GDP for the first time as Taipei accelerates efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.

France has formally adopted an updated military programming law that adds €36 billion ($42 billion) over the 2026-30 period.

Robert Wall and Brian Everstine discuss the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville and focus on the major themes that emerged there.