Sebastian Sprenger

Sebastian Sprenger is associate editor for Europe at Defense News, reporting on the state of the defense market in the region, and on U.S.-Europe cooperation and multi-national investments in defense and global security. Previously he served as managing editor for Defense News. He is based in Cologne, Germany.

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British Navy ships to carry drone-zapping lasers by 2027

Using directed energy to down aerial threats promises to revolutionize the business of air defense.

3 weeks ago

Hensoldt completes takeover of German defense electronics firm ESG

The acquisition gives Hensoldt a foothold in supporting F-35 jets and P-8 anti-submarine planes ordered by Germany.

4 weeks ago

Are torpedo-killing torpedoes ready for prime time?

Companies promise new technology to take out the stealthy ship killers.

Ukraine to target Russia’s bases of Iran-supplied explosive drones

Ukrainian forces have used Soviet anti-aircraft weapons as well as German-supplied Gepards to counter so-called suicide drones, a Ukrainian official says.

US officials balance arms sales push against securing tech secrets

The push to flush more American weaponry into the world market follows an increased appetite by governments to up-arm.

Spanish Army buys Milrem ground robot for testing

The evaluation comes as some European armies are in the market to equip their soldiers with robots for anything from cargo carrying to surveillance and attack missions.

Britain’s Royal Air Force chief says drone swarms ready to crack enemy defenses

The conundrum of overcoming enemy air defenses is currently on display in Ukraine, where Ukrainian and Russian air-defense capabilities are effectively canceling out the other side's air power arsenal.

European Union cyber defense team deploys to aid Ukraine

On Feb. 22, officials were still assessing a Ukrainian defense scenario in which the team would operate, including “on-site and remote support,” a defense official at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington told Defense News.

Ukraine, UK, Poland announce security pact amid heightened tensions

The tie-up is meant to deepen Ukraine’s relationships with the two European nations in matters of cyber security, energy security and countering disinformation, said the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ukraine seeks closer ties with NATO on cyber defense

NATO members overseeing the alliance's center of excellence for cyber defense rejected Kyiv's membership application late last year.

EU nations add air, space and drone tech to their defense cooperation roster

European Union defense ministers have approved new collaborative projects meant to boost the bloc’s military capabilities in air, space and drone operations.

General Dynamics’ Europe team dips into remote-controlled vehicles, ground robots

General Dynamics European Land Systems has rolled out a remote-driving concept for its vehicle lineup that the company presented on its ASCOD light tank at the FEINDEF defense exhibit.

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