Climate-forward defense: Achieving a military mind shift

Every soldier in a cold and wet foxhole understands the impact of weather on military operations, so it is no surprise that weather is a core element of military planning. But the global impact of climate change means that every warfighter stands to benefit from...

Latvia to boost defense spending with naval missile, HIMARS deals

WARSAW, Poland — Latvian Defence Minister Ināra Mūrniece has announced the country’s military expenditure could reach the level of 3% of its gross domestic product earlier than planned, as she aims to sign contracts for the purchase of Naval Strike Missile anti-ship...

Eyes on Ukraine, NATO preps new ammo guidelines to boost production

BRUSSELS — With an eye on Ukraine’s needs to defend itself from the ongoing Russian offensive, NATO plans to implement new stockpile guidelines while working with member nations’ defense industries to boost its own arsenals while continuing to fill Kyiv’s. Speaking to...

When will the war in Ukraine end? Experts offer their predictions.

WASHINGTON and ROME — Germany’s promise early this year to send tanks to Ukraine marked the country’s latest concession and provided a cap to the gradual escalation in the kind of equipment allies were supplying. Indeed, when Russia invaded Ukraine last February, its...