Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command boss
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich would also take over as the supreme allied commander Europe if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate.
Asia Pacific
Tech transfer pledge steers Thailand to pick Sweden’s Gripen warplane
Bangkok now gains intellectual property rights for Link-T’s unrestricted use and expansion.
Turkey hosts Black Sea security talks with Ukraine, France, UK
Turkish officials have clarified that no Russian representatives are participating, and that this is not a direct negotiation between Russia and Ukraine.
Saddam Haftar’s visit to Ankara marks shift in Turkey’s Libya policy
The meeting comes shortly after reports that U.S. oil giant Chevron has expressed interest in exploring a 47,000 km² area south of Crete.
F-35 nations prize spare parts, as US dismisses kill-switch angst
Concerns have grown in Europe about the extent to which Washington could exercise control over F-35 fleets globally.
Canada, Finland tout different paths of ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with US
Canada and Finland are jockeying for position in what could become a large U.S. investment in icebreakers.
Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl
Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.
Train like you fight: Taiwan comes to grips with an old military adage
Military planners have vowed to inject a greater degree of realism into military training, as China readies new tactics for a potential invasion.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support at meeting of allies
The joint effort with Norway, just over $580 million, would entail hundreds of thousands of military drones, radar systems and anti-tank mines.
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
