by | Feb 5, 2025 | Security
MILAN — Davie, a Quebec shipbuilder set to play a key role in a joint icebreaker production agreement between Canada, the United States and Finland, is moving forward with plans to expand its operations south of the border despite a looming trade war threatening the...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Security
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft staged a joint patrol and training Tuesday over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft, Philippine officials said. The joint...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Security
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s defense exports totaled $7.1 billion in 2024, a significant increase from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to Haluk Görgün, president of the Defense Industry Agency. The growth reflects the sector’s expanding global footprint reaching 180 countries...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As the Philippines beefs up its defensive posture, pivoting from internal security to territorial defense, the government has lined up a series of acquisitions in line with the new plans. The Philippine Marine Corps requires roughly 60...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Security
NETTUNO, Italy — Italy’s defense chief has challenged Leonardo and Rheinmetall to deliver a massive, €23 billion ($24 billion) order of tanks and fighting vehicles as quickly as possible to get Italy ready for an increasingly dangerous world. Gen. Luciano Portolano...
by | Feb 3, 2025 | Security
BERLIN — The election of a far-right government in Austria puts into question the country’s continued membership in the European Sky Shield Initiative, a joint procurement scheme for missile defense equipment. In a radio interview, Acting Defense Minister Klaudia...
by | Feb 3, 2025 | Security
MILAN — The increased frequency of underwater infrastructure damage across Europe has raised legal challenges related to the jurisdiction and ownership of undersea cables, which may limit NATO’s ability to respond. The majority of critical undersea infrastructure is...
by | Feb 1, 2025 | Security
The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa...
by | Jan 31, 2025 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm thanks to the development of two new versions for South Korea’s military, plus production for a new export customer. When KAI first mooted...
by | Jan 30, 2025 | Security
PARIS — Sweden will provide Ukraine with 13.5 billion kronor (US$1.23 billion) in funding and equipment in its biggest military aid package yet, the government said on Thursday. The Nordic country will double the amount of Stridsbåt 90 combat boats it’s donating from...
