US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a sole-source contract for new massive bunker-buster bombs, to replace…
Pentagon taps 25 firms for small, cheap attack drone competition
The Pentagon on Tuesday announced 25 small technology and drone companies that will compete for a chance to…
Germany proposes ‘two-speed’ EU to hasten defense buildup
PRAGUE — Germany is spearheading an initiative to create a “two-speed” European Union, proposing that a core group…
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
All unauthorized drone flights in the vicinity of U.S. military installations have been classed as a surveillance threat…
NATO’s Rutte says Europe can’t defend itself without US; France balks
PARIS — Europeans are “dreaming” if they think the continent can defend itself without the United States, NATO…
Taiwan leaders face pushback on massive defense budget mechanics
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan – Taiwan’s government may be facing a fight to find the funding to pay…
Trump remarks on NATO troops in Afghanistan spark global indignation
President Donald Trump has sparked global indignation by suggesting NATO troops avoided frontline combat, minimizing the sacrifice made…
Ukraine arrests two Russian spies inspecting Oreshnik missile damage
BERLIN — Ukraine claims to have detained two Russian spies who were involved in scoping out the damage…
Key US defense projects with Norway, Canada continue despite tensions
MILAN — Major defense projects involving the United States, Canada, and Norway remain on track in spite of…
Amid Greenland tensions, US forces prep for NATO’s ‘Cold Response 26′
Thousands of U.S. Marines are deploying to Norway this month to begin training for a NATO military exercise…
Italy faces GCAP warplane price tag topping $21 billion
ROME — Italy’s outlay on the design and development of the tri-nation GCAP fighter has tripled from €6…
Trump faces sharper questions over possible military action on Iran
The White House insists all options remain “on the table” regarding Iran, with the Islamic Republic convulsed by…