by | Sep 14, 2023 | Security
WASHINGTON ― The AUKUS agreement, under which the U.S. will provide Australia with Virginia-class attack vessels,will require a submarine production increase, the nominee to serve as Chief Naval Officer told Congress Thursday. Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who would be the...
by | Sep 14, 2023 | Security
The Pentagon said Thursday that it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, a day after the head of U.S. airpower for Europe and Africa said those flights had resumed. Gen. James Hecker, responding to a question from The Associated Press at a security...
by | Sep 14, 2023 | Security
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish missile-maker Roketsan has won a contract to sell 108 Karaok anti-tank guided weapons to Malaysia, according to government and industry sources. This is the first export contract for the Karaok system, Turkish officials said. The officials,...
by | Sep 14, 2023 | Security
MELBOURNE, Australia — The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.06 billion sale of 25 F-35A fighter jets for South Korea. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday announced the possible deal, which could change in quantity and contract value during the...
by | Sep 14, 2023 | Security
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 9:45 p.m. EST with a statement from the Pentagon press secretary. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. military has resumed counterterrorism missions in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of air bases in the country more...
