Trump to travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One to Ireland
U.S. President Donald Trump will use the Qatari-donated jet to travel to Ireland next week, the plane's first international trip since the swap in Turkey.
Europe
Opposition by US and Russia raises doubts over autonomous weapons talks outcome, diplomats say
Opposition from the U.S. and Russia has raised doubts that countries meeting Friday will agree on international rules about the use of autonomous weapons.
US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine.
Defense firms soar on ample military spending, testing manufacturing schemes
For the many billions of dollars governments spend on defense, companies are on the hook to get their production pipelines in place and deliver.
Opinion
Chinese military analysts can’t wait for the US Navy’s battleship era
A PLA assessment of the proposed Trump-class battleships probes for weaknesses.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.
How a middling Chinese guided-missile frigate unnerves Japan, Taiwan and the US
China’s navy has introduced a new guided-missile frigate designed for coastal as well as open-sea attacks.
After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea.
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief lands Palantir CEO as first investor in new venture
Ukraine’s recently ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov is teaming up with Palantir CEO Alex Karp to launch a new defense company.
US approves possible $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq, according to the State Department.
US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday following attempted attacks by the IRGC against American troops deployed to the region.
US tech found in Russian ballistic missiles
Dozens of American- and European-made components are still being used to build Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.
Poland readies for record-breaking defense show as opulent budget lures vendors
Poland's sizable defense budget is expected lure a record number of companies to the European nation next week.
US Air Force chief of staff discusses ‘regional situation’ with Israeli military officials
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Ken Wilsbach visited Israel recently and met with Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Air Force top officials.
Sweden signs French warship order to boost defense
Sweden signed an order for four Naval Group frigates during a ceremony in Stockholm attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Israel signs $3.5 billion air defense deal with Greece
Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defense deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defense system for Greece.
