Security

New Zealand’s defense minister talks strategy, supply chains and AUKUS

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s new defense minister has a lot on her plate. The government appointed Judith Collins to the role in October. She’s also the attorney general; the minister for the Government Communications Security Bureau; the minister in charge...

Senate moves forward on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid bill

The Senate on Thursday cleared its first hurdle in advancing President Joe Biden’s massive aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of moribund negotiations. But even if the Senate passes the $95 billion legislation in the coming days, its fate remains...

German air defense frigate Hessen deploys to the Red Sea

COLOGNE, Germany — German air defense frigate Hessen set sail Thursday from the country’s northern port city of Wilhelmshaven toward the Red Sea, marking Berlin’s contribution to a growing international naval protection force for cargo ships transiting the crucial...

Pakistani firm shows off new drone during Saudi defense show

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani defense conglomerate has unveiled its latest drone, the Ranger, at the World Defense Show, running Feb. 4-8 in Saudi Arabia. Global Industrial Defence Solutions describes the Ranger as a runway-independent tactical UAV. It was designed for...