Security

Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion in military aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine as his administration works quickly to spend all the money it has available to help Kyiv fight off Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office....
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Italy sells Piaggio Aerospace to Turkish drone maker Baykar

ROME — Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has purchased Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace, reflecting Baykar’s growing global ambitions while marking a timely rescue for the troubled Italian aircraft producer. The deal, which was announced on Friday by Italy’s industry...
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Leonardo clinches Austria deal with M-346 trainer-fighter jets

ROME — Austria is to purchase 12 Italian Leonardo M-346FA jets to serve in both a training and defense role, Austria’s defense minister has said. A contract for the buy is currently being negotiated on a government-to-government basis between Vienna and Rome, the...
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Russian air defenses may have downed Azerbaijani plane: U.S. official

Russian air defense systems may have brought down an Azerbaijani airliner this week, a U.S. official said Friday after an Azerbaijani minister also suggested the plane was hit by a weapon, citing expert analysis and survivor accounts. Friday’s assessments by Rashad...
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