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The United States will need three or more years to replenish key offensive and defensive missile stocks depleted during the 39-day war with Iran in early 2026, according to a Center for Strategic and International Studies report published May 28. Researchers Mark Cancian and Chris Park analyzed the expenditure of critical munitions during Operation Epic Fury and found that magazine depth issues—already acute after extended combat operations in the Red Sea, support for Israel, and aid to Ukraine—have become a strategic vulnerability....

Lithuania will acquire 936 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers under a deal approved by the State Defense Council, the country's top defense decision-making body. Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas described the platform as multifunctional, capable of hosting air-defense systems and serving medical and logistics purposes....

Raytheon is advancing development of the U.S....

Ukraine announced the purchase of 20 Saab Gripen E fighter jets and will receive 16 older model C/D jets from Sweden next year, Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed at a joint press conference at Uppsala air base on Thursday. The announcement advances a letter of intent signed last year for Sweden to sell up to 150 Gripen E jets to Ukraine....

Davie Shipbuilding and Kraken Technology Group announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration, and development of Kraken's autonomous maritime solutions. Québec-based Davie will provide Canadian capacity and capability to produce, integrate, and develop Kraken's advanced uncrewed surface vessels and next-generation autonomous maritime systems....

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius delivered a direct political and commercial pitch for Germany's Type 212CD submarine during Canada's CANSEC defense exhibition, stating that selecting the German offer would strengthen transatlantic economic integration. The approach marks a notable departure from Germany's historical restraint in arms export promotion, with Pistorius making his third visit to Canada as defense minister in three years....