Security

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 is it enough? These were difficult, even for the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. And he wasn’t the only one asking. Thornberry...
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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 serving in the Army, which Maj. Gen. John Boswell has commanded since September 2018. Among its total inventory, the Army is equipped with Javelin...
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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 recent deployment to the Red Sea, as the ship was partaking in an international effort to protect maritime cargo traffic against attacks from Yemen’s...
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Hensoldt completes takeover of German defense electronics firm ESG

COLOGNE, Germany — German sensor-maker Hensoldt has completed its purchase of defense electronics and logistics specialist ESG, gaining a foothold in that company’s activities supporting the F-35 fighter jet and P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine plane ordered by Berlin. The...
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