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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German, Spanish FCAS companies rally to preserve breakthrough fighter tech
With existing FCAS contracts ending this year, the companies want the government to keep spending money on a sixth-generation warplane.
Are changes coming to veterans’ benefits? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.21.26
A leader at the center of Congress’ efforts to revamp some veterans’ benefits weighs in on the changes. Plus, testosterone tests for troops.
‘T’ is for troops | Headlines
The Pentagon rolls out a new program to screen troops for testosterone, and artillery shell makers struggle to keep up with rising demands in this week’s headlines.
Could humanoid robots be used to fire mortars? | Defense Dollars
An emerging robotics company talks about how humanoid-style androids could one day do dangerous, simple tasks like breaching doors and firing certain weapons.
Teaching Teens Smart Credit Card Habits
A teen's first credit card can feel a little risky, but it's a great way to introduce youngsters to the concept of credit. Jeanette Mack explains.
Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile
Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant costs of shooting down cheap drones.
Hamilton Story
A Coast Guardsman’s Fight to Hold His Son Again
Thunderstruck: Anduril unveils autonomous attack rotorcraft
Anduril's autonomous attack rotorcraft, dubbed Thunder, is designed to operate with current and next-generation crewed attack helicopter platforms.
Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms
The system, called Hypnosis, consists of an array of mobile “stations” around a defended area that send out jamming signals against drone swarms.
Bringing physical AI to the battlefield: Q&A with Dr. Philip Perconti, Leonardo DRS CTO
Defense News sat down with Senior Vice President and CTO at Leonardo DRS, who recently made the Defense News Index Tech Disruptors list.
