From blueprint to the battlefield, how the US is preparing for tomorrow’s world order

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Pentagon inks $500 million deal with Perennial Autonomy for counter-drone tech

The Pentagon awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500 million contract to accelerate procurement of counter-drone technology.
NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone over Estonia in escalation of airspace violations

The drone was shot down by a Romanian F-16 fighter jet stationed in Šiauliai, Lithuania, Estonian media reported.
Sweden picks France’s FDI frigates in potential $4.2 billion deal

Sweden picked the French vessel due to a combination of quick delivery time, an active production line and proven air-defense capabilities, officials said.
Germany to deploy Patriot battery to Turkey, relieving US forces on NATO’s southeastern flank

Germany’s contribution to intercepting Iranian missiles is framed in Berlin as an exercise in burden-sharing.