Security

NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo

MILAN — NATO showed off its underwater surveillance capabilities in an unmanned surface vessel demonstration in the Baltic Sea as part of alliance efforts to deter acts of sabotage against critical undersea infrastructure in the strategic area. The trials took place...
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North Korea appears to have sent more troops to aid Russia, Seoul says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday that North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties. The National Intelligence Service said in a brief...
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Vendors flock to the United Arab Emirates to sell naval drones

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE military’s focus on autonomy has translated into growing investments in naval assets and made it an increasingly attractive player for foreign manufacturers of undersea vehicles. The emphasis on uncrewed maritime systems...
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Airbus wins $500 million contract to upgrade French Navy comms

PARIS — Airbus Defence and Space, together with Naval Group, won a contract worth as much as €480 million (US$504 million) to upgrade the communications system of the French Navy to prepare for collaborative and networked combat. Airbus is leading an industrial...
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