BERLIN — Chinese scientists have been researching ways to cut undersea cables since at least the late 2000s, according...
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NATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships
MILAN — Following a series of sabotage incidents against underwater infrastructure, NATO has launched a maritime...
China pushing Philippines ‘to the wall’ with sea aggression: Manila
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine security official said Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing...
Italy buys patrol vessels from Edge Group, Fincantieri joint venture
ROME — The United Arab Emirates’ coast guard has signed a €400 million (U.S. $435 million) deal to acquire 10 offshore...
Nordic governments explore joint loans to fund defense buildup
HELSINKI — Nordic governments are exploring the feasibility of an ambitious proposal to permit the Helsinki-based...
Czech ammunition buy for Ukraine nears first delivery, faces headwinds
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Three months after kickstarting a bulk ammunition purchase for Ukraine, Czech officials share...
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
After a chaotic, months long saga, the U.S. has begun withdrawing its forces from Niger. The two countries announced...
Here’s how the US Army’s multidomain task force is contributing to AUKUS
HONOLULU — The U.S. Army’s 3rd Multidomain Task Force, headquartered in Hawaii, is getting officers from both...
Poland receives final TB2 drone delivery from Turkey’s Baykar
MERSIN, Turkey — Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has delivered to Poland the final batch of Bayraktar TB2 combat...
Here’s how the Army’s Multidomain Task Force is contributing to AUKUS
HONOLULU – The U.S. Army’s 3rd Multidomain Task Force, headquartered in Hawaii, is getting officers from both...
Germany, Slovakia work to extend repair hub for Ukraine beyond 2024
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Negotiations are underway between the German and Slovak governments to extend the lease of a...
France turns to AI for signals analysis in underwater acoustics war
PARIS — The French Navy is turning to artificial intelligence to help its submariners detect enemy vessels in a...