Security

German drone maker helps Ukrainian forces own the night

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — German drone maker Quantum Systems has recorded a three-fold increase in aircraft deliveries to Ukraine, with demand driven by the need of Kyiv’s forces to find the enemy after dark, according to company officials. The Munich-based...

Russia angles for drone-making partners in the Middle East

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Russian defense exports agency Rosoboronexport has said it wants to establish drone production facilities in the Middle Eastern region, including the UAE, as Moscow attempts to grab market share in a region it deems receptive to the...

Aegis Ashore Poland enters maintenance period ahead of NATO acceptance

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy, which took over the Aegis Ashore system in Poland after a five-year delay, immediately moved the system into an upgrade and maintenance effort. The Aegis Ashore system, meant to offer regional missile defense for Europe, has been...

Corruption in China’s military is no excuse for American complacency

We now have new revelations of corruption in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army resulting in, among other things, “missiles filled with water instead of fuel” and missile silos “with lids that don’t function.” According to U.S. officials, this latest bout of...