Security

Italian defense-spending rise may underwhelm new US leader

ROME — Italy’s defense spending is rising at a steady rate but is unlikely to be fast enough for Donald Trump. With weeks to go before Trump returns to the White House, Rome remains one of the dwindling number of NATO members who have not hit the target they set...
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Last American soldier to leave Afghanistan to command US Army Europe

A career special operations veteran who was featured in a hazy green, night vision photo as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan has been nominated to pin a fourth star and lead the U.S. Army in Europe. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s name was on a list of...
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US allows Ukraine to fire deeper into Russia ahead of Kursk battle

MANILA, Philippines — After months of debate, the U.S. will allow Ukraine to fire long-range American weapons into Russia. President Joe Biden recently gave permission to use the Army Tactical Missile System, with a 180-mile range. Ukraine has sought such authority...
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NATO drill sends divers, drones to sneak by underwater alarm sensors

MILAN — NATO has tested a series of alliance-made underwater sensors, meant to protect critical infrastructure in the oceans, by sending divers and drones to sneak past them. The experimentation event took place on Nov. 14 and was co-organized by Allied Special...
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