by | Nov 19, 2024 | Security
PARIS — Norway has narrowed the choice of possible partner countries for its future frigate program to France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S., and plans to start talks with those countries’ governments about setting up a strategic partnership. The program to buy at...
by | Nov 19, 2024 | Security
ROME — Italy’s defense spending is rising at a steady rate but is unlikely to be fast enough for Donald Trump. With weeks to go before Trump returns to the White House, Rome remains one of the dwindling number of NATO members who have not hit the target they set...
by | Nov 18, 2024 | Security
A career special operations veteran who was featured in a hazy green, night vision photo as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan has been nominated to pin a fourth star and lead the U.S. Army in Europe. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s name was on a list of...
by | Nov 18, 2024 | Security
MANILA, Philippines — After months of debate, the U.S. will allow Ukraine to fire long-range American weapons into Russia. President Joe Biden recently gave permission to use the Army Tactical Missile System, with a 180-mile range. Ukraine has sought such authority...
by | Nov 15, 2024 | Security
WARSAW, Poland — Estonia’s authorities are showing interest in combat-proven weapons from Ukraine, including long-range missiles, and hope to reach an agreement with the Ukrainian government to facilitate arms purchases despite Kyiv’s ban on exports by its own defense...
