by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
In 2020, Mac Thornberry wanted to answer two questions: How much is the U.S. spending to prevent a war with China, and is it enough? These were difficult, even for the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. And he wasn’t the only one asking. Thornberry...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
MILAN — Critical weapon and mission systems aboard the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt malfunctioned during the ship’s recent deployment to the Red Sea, as the ship was partaking in an international effort to protect maritime cargo traffic against attacks from Yemen’s...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Defence Force includes more than 8,700 uniformed personnel, with nearly half serving in the Army, which Maj. Gen. John Boswell has commanded since September 2018. Among its total inventory, the Army is equipped with Javelin...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
LONDON — Britain’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that software-update problems in the F-35 program will hit aircraft deliveries, though a key official said the delay is unlikely to affect the timing for proclaiming the fleet fully operationally capable next year....
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — German sensor-maker Hensoldt has completed its purchase of defense electronics and logistics specialist ESG, gaining a foothold in that company’s activities supporting the F-35 fighter jet and P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine plane ordered by Berlin. The...
by | Apr 3, 2024 | Security
MILAN — Critical weapon and mission systems aboard the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt malfunctioned during the ship’s recent deployment to the Red Sea, as the ship was partaking in an international effort to protect maritime cargo traffic against attacks from Yemen’s...
by | Apr 2, 2024 | Security
NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif. — From the air control tower at the center of the U.S. Navy’s largest jet base, the roar of fighter engines is inescapable. It’s coming from the rows of F/A-18E/F Super Hornets — and, increasingly, F-35C Joint Strike Fighters — on the...
by | Apr 2, 2024 | Security
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Army is considering pre-positioning stock in Europe’s High North amid Finland and Sweden officially joining NATO, according to the deputy chief of Army Materiel Command. “We’ve incorporated two new NATO allies. So what does that mean for...
by | Apr 2, 2024 | Security
COLOGNE, Germany — German defense company Rheinmetall won a contract to supply parts for 22 new Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, part of a plan by the government to replenish weapon stocks previously donated to Ukraine. Worth €135 million (U.S. $145 million), the deal...
by | Apr 2, 2024 | Security
PARIS – Ukraine has lost less than 10% of the truck-mounted Caesar howitzers it received from France and Denmark, with greater mobility resulting in a higher survival rate than for some other self-propelled or towed systems, according French manufacturer KNDS Nexter....
