Security

US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts

One day after President Donald Trump suggested he might reduce the U.S. military footprint in South Korea, the head of U.S. Forces Korea testified that current troop levels are needed for pressing missions and challenges in the Pacific region. “The troops that we have...
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Turkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia

ISTANBUL — Turkish defense company STM held a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul this week for three corvettes being built for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch-2 program. The ships represent Turkey’s first corvette export to the...
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Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Panama that the United States recognizes its sovereignty over the national canal, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge that America would reclaim it. “We certainly respect the sovereignty of...
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France plans to test homemade HIMARS alternative by mid-2026

PARIS — France plans to test a domestically-developed rocket artillery system by mid-2026 as an alternative to the U.S. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, a move that could open up options for allies seeking a European capability. The French Directorate...
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