Security

Defense companies jack up Germany’s auto industry to make weapons fast

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Germany’s economy should embrace the pivot from cars to defense equipment as a major growth driver, according to a proposal by the country’s leading defense industry group. The Federal Association of the German Security and Defense Industry...
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Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops

LONDON — Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers reported, as Moscow claimed fresh gains in its push to recapture parts of the border province that...
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Canada awards multibillion-dollar deals for new icebreakers, warships

MILAN — Canada has awarded multibillion-dollar contracts to domestic shipbuilding manufacturers in an effort to boost the country’s naval capabilities with new polar icebreakers and warships. The federal government announced plans last week to construct two new Arctic...
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US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI

PARIS — United States arms exports to Europe have more than tripled on aid for Ukraine and as European countries boosted weapons buying in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to an analysis by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute....
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