Security

Sweden to send Ukraine military equipment worth $1.3 billion

MILAN — The Swedish government will send new military equipment to Ukraine worth $1.3 billion to fill the country’s most urgent capability gaps, officials announced on Wednesday. The aid package will include the Saab-made airborne surveillance and control aircraft,...
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Cash in hand for armored vehicles, Italy weighs its clout in Europe

ROME — Italy is expected to come up with a design for a new €5 billion ($5.4 billion) armored fighting vehicle program by the end of the year after it picks European partners for the job. To meet the target, work is now picking up pace on Italy’s A2CS program to build...
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All that’s left: A self-defeating semiconductor export tactic for China

The Biden administration has two tactics to slow — or ideally halt — China’s indigenous development of its advanced semiconductor sector. The core tactic is extensive, unprecedented, unilateral export controls on American advanced semiconductor technology to China....
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Spain, Belgium promise multibillion-dollar military aid for Ukraine

MILAN — Ukraine has received a number of fresh military aid commitments from its European allies, covering air defense, tanks and combat aircraft. The Spanish government announced on Monday that it would provide military assistance to Ukraine worth €1 billion ($1.1...
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