France to give Ukraine more cruise missiles, plans security pact

PARIS — France will supply Ukraine with about 40 more Scalp-EG cruise missiles and hundreds of bombs in coming weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a press conference Tuesday evening. The French defense industry is also working within the framework of a...

Belarus hints at new doctrine for using nuclear weapons

TALLINN, Estonia — The defense minister of Belarus said Tuesday that the country will put forth a new military doctrine that for the first time provides for the use of nuclear weapons. Russia last year sent tactical nuclear weapons to be stationed in Belarus, although...

US Space Force needs more to effectively deter, win wars

One of the oft repeated phrases by political and military leaders during National Defense Authorization Act and defense budget rollout is how important it is to get the bill passed so we give our men and women in uniform everything they need to be successful in...

Belgium’s Cockerill to buy French armored-vehicle maker Arquus

PARIS — Belgian engineering company John Cockerill said Monday it has agreed to buy French military vehicle maker Arquus from Volvo Group for an undisclosed amount, adding a range of wheeled armored carriers and military trucks to its offerings. John Cockerill expects...