by | Jan 9, 2025 | Security
MILAN — Several European leaders have cautioned Donald Trump against violating the sovereignty of other NATO allies across the continent, following comments by the U.S. president-elect that did not rule out using military force to annex Greenland’s territory. Trump,...
by | Jan 9, 2025 | Security
MILAN — Serbian defense authorities announced that the Chinese-made FK-3 air defense systems are now in service with the Serbian Air Force, marking a success for Beijing, which has sought out to expand its presence further within the Balkan country in recent years....
by | Jan 8, 2025 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Navies across the Asia-Pacific region are boosting amphibious capabilities in an effort to protect their complex coastlines, as China continues its flex its military muscle in the region. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), for...
by | Jan 8, 2025 | Security
PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18 billion (US$18.6 billion) on demand for Rafale fighter jets and submarines, Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu told troops in his traditional New Year’s address...
by | Jan 7, 2025 | Security
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration in its final days is shifting more than $100 million in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon as it tries to bolster a ceasefire agreement it helped mediate between Israel and Hezbollah. In separate notices sent to...
by | Jan 7, 2025 | Security
PARIS — Pan-European missile maker MBDA bought the remaining 50% of rocket-engine supplier Roxel from co-owner Safran, in a move the company expects will help it ramp up production in the face of surging demand. MBDA acquired Safran’s stake in Roxel on Dec. 19, it...
by | Jan 7, 2025 | Security
PARIS — The U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a military partnership of 10 northern European countries, has activated an AI-powered system to track potential threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor the so-called Russian shadow fleet, consisting of hundreds of...
by | Jan 6, 2025 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — The German army has received parliamentary approval to buy an initial batch of Elbit-made PULS rocket artillery systems, a decision that could see Berlin look to European munitions suppliers in the future. The move, announced just before the...
by | Jan 3, 2025 | Security
ISTANBUL — The Turkish navy has begun the new year by announcing the construction of three warships based on domestic designs: a submarine, an aircraft carrier and the lead ship of the highly anticipated TF-2000 air-defense destroyer series. The shipbuilding programs...
by | Jan 2, 2025 | Security
JERUSALEM — The Israeli government has established a new office at the Ministry of Defense tasked with overseeing technology development in the fields of artificial intelligence and autonomy, according to a government announcement. Named the AI and Autonomy...
