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.
Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet’s wreckage, bodies of 2 pilots
The FA-50 jet lost communication during a nighttime mission to fight communist guerrillas in the Philippine's Bukidnon province.
Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine
U.S. officials said the pause may be lifted when Ukrainian officials show they're serious about pursuing an end to the war on Trump's terms.
European defense stocks soar amid re-armament talk
The expectation of impending higher arms spending was one of the factors that led to the European aerospace and defense sector stock index to rise.
Germany's likely next government seeks higher defense spending
Merz cited “the most recent decisions by the American government” as one factor.
Philippine fighter jet, 2 pilots missing on mission against insurgents
A search is underway for an FA-50 jet after two pilots lost contact during a night combat assault in support of forces battling communist insurgents.
Israeli firms want a piece of the US cruise missile market
Rafael and Bet Shemesh aim for a market in need of fresh competition to lower prices.
Airbus, Boeing angle for Polish tanker aircraft deal
Warsaw plans to buy refueling planes to service the country’s growing fleet of fighter aircraft.
EU pitches plan to free up €800 billion for defense spending
The spending proposal comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pulled military and financial support for Ukraine.
