by | Dec 13, 2023 | Security
WASHINGTON ― Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a last-minute visit to Washington on Tuesday to make the case for additional air defense support. But it’s unclear whether Congress will overcome its partisan gridlock and pass the $61 billion supplemental...
by | Dec 12, 2023 | Security
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now nearing the end of its second year, has ushered in a “new era of war” in which drones and electronic warfare are having outsize impacts, the secretary of the U.S. Navy said. Both Russian and Ukrainian militaries...
by | Dec 12, 2023 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — The Austrian government tapped Germany’s Rheinmetall to modernize the country’s close-in air defenses in a agreement worth €532 million ($570 million). The scope of the four-year project entails bringing the armed forces’ 28 twin guns of the...
by | Dec 12, 2023 | Security
BEIRUT — The U.S. Navy has hired Saab to provide the Double Eagle undersea vehicle to Kuwait, according to a Dec. 11 news release from the Swedish firm. The Kuwait Naval Force is to receive the semi-autonomous, remotely operated system through the Pentagon’s Foreign...
by | Dec 12, 2023 | Security
MILAN — Estonian leaders are assessing options for making the Baltic country, known for its cyber-savvy startup scene, into a producer of ammunition for the exploding European market, according to a senior defense official. “Ukraine needs more ammunition and countries...
by | Dec 11, 2023 | Security
PARIS — The U.K. and Norway will lead a coalition aimed at helping Ukraine secure its maritime export routes against Russian interference, the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence said on Dec. 11. The long-term goal is to help Ukraine transform its navy to become more...
by | Dec 11, 2023 | Security
LONDON — BAE Systems has unveiled the members of its industry team pitching for a British Army 155mm artillery requirement ahead of the expected launch of the competition early next year. Babcock and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) are joining a BAE-led team...
by | Dec 9, 2023 | Security
The Marine Corps likely will have to get an outside review of its controversial overhaul plans thanks to a provision in Congress’ defense authorization bill. The provision in the annual National Defense Authorization Act signals lawmakers are listening to the retired...
by | Dec 8, 2023 | Security
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen struck three commercial vessels with missiles in the southern Red Sea on Dec. 3, according to U.S. Central Command. In response, Washington is working to form a maritime task force to ensure the safe passage of ships. But rather than...
by | Dec 8, 2023 | Security
MILAN — Sweden is on track to prioritize research on underwater technologies like mine countermeasures and submarine-related systems in 2024, with studies pending on the navy’s capabilities in that domain. Swedish defense prime Saab announced on Dec. 5 that it had...
