Security

Romanian presidential election puts country’s NATO drift on the line

ROME — Ahead of a crucial vote in Romania on Sunday that could see a NATO-skeptic, Putin-friendly candidate elected president, a leading Romanian defense expert has said the Atlantic alliance’s growing ties to the country are not at risk. Iulian Chifu, a former...
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Safran plans significant US expansion of defense and space business

French technology company Safran is significantly expanding its defense and space business in the United States, including investments in manufacturing across several states. Newly branded Safran Defense & Space Inc. will focus on bringing its high-tech solutions...
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Australia narrows its frigate search down to German, Japanese designs

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government has shortlisted German and Japanese shipbuilders for Australia’s Sea 3000 frigate project, as Korean and Spanish contenders fell by the wayside. Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has offered the MEKO A-200...
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German arms industry plan seeks fresh boost for a sector once shunned

BERLIN — The German government has vowed to boost vital sectors of the country’s defense industry while deepening cooperation with European allies, officials announced on Wednesday. In a new policy document, the outgoing administration of Chancellor Olaf Scholz...
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