by | Jan 18, 2024 | Security
WASHINGTON ― Shortly after Hamas killed about 1,200 Israelis — mostly civilians — and abducted more than 200 hostages, Biden administration officials told U.S. lawmakers to prepare their constituents for a long war in Gaza. In the days after the Oct. 7 attack, the...
by | Jan 18, 2024 | Security
MILAN — Abu Dhabi-based defense conglomerate Edge Group has finalized the integration of its Desert Sting guided bomb onto the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone, signaling a new wave of cooperation between Emirati and Turkish defense firms. “We have reached a significant...
by | Jan 18, 2024 | Security
WASHINGTON — Nations in the Asia-Pacific are growing their missile arsenals, but the development of long-range capabilities may help stabilize the region, according to a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The London-based think tank released...
by | Jan 18, 2024 | Security
PARIS — France and the United States will lead a coalition of 23 countries to provide artillery and ammunition to Ukraine, French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Jan. 18. The coalition aims to boost Ukraine’s artillery capacity in the short term, and...
by | Jan 18, 2024 | Security
TOKYO — Japan signed a deal with the United States on Thursday to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its ongoing military buildup in response to increased regional threats. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has pledged to double its annual...
