Security

South Korea eyes mixed fleet of manned, unmanned warplanes

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — With South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet nearing mass production, the country is looking to incorporate unmanned technology that can operate alongside the Air Force’s fleet. The military’s growing interest in manned-unmanned teaming comes amid...
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US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests

South Korea and the United States flew advanced stealth fighters in a joint missile-interception drill Friday over the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s air force said, an apparent response to a spate of weapons tests this year by rival North Korea. North Korea has...
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Hungary’s parliament set to ratify Sweden’s NATO accession

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s parliament is to vote Monday on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join NATO, likely bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Hungary’s...
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Marines pass full financial audit, a first for any US military branch

The U.S. Marine Corps passed a full financial audit for the first time, with the service announcing Friday its fiscal 2023 financial audit received an “unmodified audit opinion” after a rigorous two-year review. The milestone — something the Defense Department and the...
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