PARIS — British Army troops fired a high-energy laser from an armored vehicle for the first time, using beams of...
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How the US is countering ISIS during Syria’s upheaval
Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria were meant in part as a message to the group and a move to...
In Ukraine, long guns become desperate defenses against small drones
MILAN — The Russian and Ukrainian militaries are moving to transform their soldiers’ rifles into weapons capable of...
Austal leaves door ajar in takeover bid from Hanwha Ocean
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Despite an initial rejection from Austal, South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean’s bid to buy out...
Indonesia turns to France’s Naval Group for submarines
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Indonesia has signed a contract with local firm PT PAL and France’s Naval Group for two...
Pacific problems: Why the US disagrees on the cost of deterring China
In 2020, Mac Thornberry wanted to answer two questions: How much is the U.S. spending to prevent a war with China, and...
New Zealand Army chief on modernizing tech, lingering pandemic problem
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Defence Force includes more than 8,700 uniformed personnel, with nearly half...
Sensor, weapon hiccups reportedly plagued Danish frigate in Red Sea
MILAN — Critical weapon and mission systems aboard the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt malfunctioned during the ship’s...
Hensoldt completes takeover of German defense electronics firm ESG
COLOGNE, Germany — German sensor-maker Hensoldt has completed its purchase of defense electronics and logistics...
UK expects ‘short-term’ delays in F-35 deliveries
LONDON — Britain’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that software-update problems in the F-35 program will hit...
Sensor, weapon hiccups plagued Danish frigate in the Red Sea: reports
MILAN — Critical weapon and mission systems aboard the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt malfunctioned during the ship’s...
Seeking to make F-35s ready for war, maintainers think outside the box
NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif. — From the air control tower at the center of the U.S. Navy’s largest jet base, the...