by | Jan 8, 2024 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — The German government is no longer concerned over a proposed sale of 48 Eurofighter Typhoons jets to Saudi Arabia, following the kingdom’s help intercepting Houthi-fired missiles aimed at Israel, according to German media reports. German Chancellor...
by | Jan 8, 2024 | Security
WASHINGTON — Houthi rebels harassing crowded shipping lanes in the Greater Middle East, eliciting responses from the U.S. military and other forces, are relying on foreign arsenals for their missiles and drones in the air and on the water. Experts interviewed by...
by | Jan 8, 2024 | Security
After decades of relying on major military hubs from Hawaii to South Korea, the Pentagon is laying the groundwork for more dispersed operations across the Pacific region. Brig. Gen. Mike Zuhlsdorf is a key player in those discussions. He serves as the deputy director...
by | Jan 8, 2024 | Security
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ president on Monday moved ahead with a considerable shake-up of his Cabinet, replacing his ministers of defense, health, justice and environment as well as the deputy ministers responsible for digital policy and European affairs in one fell...
by | Jan 8, 2024 | Security
ROME — As the builder of the U.S. Navy’s new Constellation frigates tries to ramp up schedules in Wisconsin, it is sending in the robots. Seeking to shift up a gear and build two of the frigates every year at its Marinette Marine yard, faster than the current schedule...
by | Jan 6, 2024 | Security
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin went into the hospital on Monday for complications following an elective surgery, the Pentagon announced Friday. He has been discharged and is expected to resume his full duties Friday evening, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a...
by | Jan 4, 2024 | Security
WASHINGTON — BAE Systems will build M777 lightweight howitzer structures for the U.S. Army, which could lead to the firm restarting the weapon’s production line, according to the U.K.-based business. The deal is limited to $50 million and “allows BAE Systems to start...
by | Jan 4, 2024 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — The German government is weighing its scant options for contributing to an international mission aimed at protecting maritime traffic in the Red Sea from missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. The considerations come as the United States...
by | Jan 4, 2024 | Security
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to acquire the Chinese FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter, according to head of the Pakistan Air Force. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was speaking Jan. 2 at an induction ceremony for new equipment — which included J-10C...
by | Jan 4, 2024 | Security
ROME — The balance between offense and defense in war swings back-and-forth, often depending on who has the best kit. But on the seabed’s battlefield, the aggressors are currently very much in charge. In October, all it reportedly took was an anchor, dragged along the...
