Security

Severed undersea cables raise legal challenges for NATO

MILAN — The increased frequency of underwater infrastructure damage across Europe has raised legal challenges related to the jurisdiction and ownership of undersea cables, which may limit NATO’s ability to respond. The majority of critical undersea infrastructure is...
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US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia

The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa...
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S. Korea flies its most capable Surion helicopter variant yet

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm thanks to the development of two new versions for South Korea’s military, plus production for a new export customer. When KAI first mooted...
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Sweden to provide Ukraine with $1.2 billion military aid package

PARIS — Sweden will provide Ukraine with 13.5 billion kronor (US$1.23 billion) in funding and equipment in its biggest military aid package yet, the government said on Thursday. The Nordic country will double the amount of Stridsbåt 90 combat boats it’s donating from...
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