Sanctioned North Korean arms makers find new cover in Russia’s shadow
BERLIN – A notorious North Korean military manufacturer selling its wares internationally remains active and is expanding its…
NATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships
MILAN — Following a series of sabotage incidents against underwater infrastructure, NATO has launched a maritime patrol mission…
Denmark flies home more F-35s for patrols to buffer upgrade delays
PARIS — Denmark repatriated three more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters it had been using for pilot training in…
Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in 2024
PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18…
Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
HELSINKI — Finland’s conservative-led government has unveiled a broad plan to lift defense spending from $6.8 billion in…
Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
French Adm. Pierre Vandier has led the Allied Command Transformation, one of NATO’s two strategic commands, responsible for…
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa,…
Lithuania pushes Leopard 2A8 tank acquisition under new government
WARSAW, Poland — Four days after she was sworn into office, Lithuania’s defense minister, DovilÄ— Å akalienÄ—, signed an…
Defense firms follow Lithuania’s allure of making ammo sans red tape
MILAN — Lithuania’s offer to lower administrative hurdles for foreign defense companies seeking to set up shop in…
South Korea commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea’s navy formally received the first of a new class of guided-missile destroyer…
US offers Viper, Black Hawk helicopters to Slovakia in revised pitch
WARSAW, Poland — As Slovak officials ponder the purchase of new attack helicopters, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister…
BAE wins $2.5B deal to supply more CV90 vehicles to Denmark, Sweden
BAE Systems has won a new $2.5 billion contract to build more CV90 combat vehicles for Denmark and…