Security

NATO navigates fine line between transparency, information security

Korzeniewo, POLAND – “We are ready.” The three-word statement was highlighted in bold letters at the opening of NATO’s March 4 briefing, on the occasion of the Polish-leg of the alliance’s largest military exercise since 1988. But even amid the resolute and calm tone...
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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East

Development and deployment of directed-energy weapons would enhance defense across the Greater Middle East, where Iran-backed militants are targeting U.S. troops with missiles and explosive drones, according to the leader of U.S. Central Command. Army Gen. Michael...
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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

The U.S. military will establish a temporary port in the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians, while continuing to send weapons to Israel, President Joe Biden confirmed in his State of the Union address Thursday. “No U.S. boots will be on...
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UK military’s 10-year spending plan isn’t affordable, committee finds

LONDON — A powerful U.K. parliamentary committee has reported what it says is the “largest affordability gap” since 2012 between the Defence Ministry’s budget and equipment requirements. The Public Accounts Committee’s review, released March 8, comes two days after...
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