Romania selects F-35 to upgrade air force fleet

WARSAW, Poland — The Romanian authorities have approved a plan to acquire F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for the country’s air force. The latest move indicates Romania could become the third Eastern European ally, after Poland and the Czech Republic, to operate the...

Japan signs $2.8 billion deals for long-range missile development

TOKYO — Japan’s Defense Ministry announced Tuesday it has signed contracts worth nearly 380 billion yen (U.S. $3 billion) with the country’s top defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to develop and mass produce long-range missiles for deployment as early as...

Turkey’s Navy receives its largest-ever ship, the TCG Anadolu

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish Navy received its largest vessel on April 10 during a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and top military brass. The amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu is Turkey’s first landing platform...