New Zealand soldier admits to attempted espionage
Monday’s conviction was the first for spying in New Zealand’s history. The soldier's name was suppressed, as was what country he sought to pass secrets to.
Europe
Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to defend Ukraine
Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.
AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pact
President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.
France to spend $540 million on artillery propellant production
The target is for the Bergerac site to produce 1,200 metric tons of explosive power a year, equivalent to 500,000 modular propellant charges.
In first, France’s aircraft carrier to deploy under NATO command
The move is meant to demonstrate France's commitment to the alliance and to get familiar with NATO command-and-control mechanisms.
China sanctions two US firms, points to arms trade with Taiwan
China has announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it calls their support for arms sales to Taiwan.
Ukraine’s parliament passes controversial law to boost conscripts
Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion captured nearly a quarter of the country, the stakes could not be higher for Kyiv.
Britain cements foothold in Ukraine for weapons upkeep, production
“The repair facility that has been secured is scalable to provide a similar capability for U.K. and other nations’ systems,” said a British official.
South Korean military paves way for robotic vehicles in its ranks
Defense companies Hyundai Rotem and Hanwha Aerospace are jockeying for position in what promises to become a milestone acquisition program.
Secretive US cyber force deployed 22 times to aid foreign governments
“Enhancing the security of government, private sector and critical infrastructure systems grows ever more imperative,” said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh.
Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data
The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.
