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Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds
NATO is satisfied with Rome's proclaimed budget boost in line with alliance targets, despite questions over the internal mathematics.
By Tom Kington
Drones, mini-subs among France’s special forces wish list
The head of France’s special forces has presented a wish list to lawmakers that includes a modified NH90 helicopter and a mini-submarine, among other items.
By Pierre Tran
2017 surpasses aerospace, defense deal record by $5 billion
The value of deals from last year totals more than $72 billion, surpassing the previous $67 billion record set in 2015.
By Daniel Cebul
Wanted: ‘Iron Man’ suits for special operations troops
U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking proposals for a Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, throughout 2018, according to a broad agency announcement posted in December.
By Kyle Rempfer
NATO moves to assure Turkey of its support in fighting terrorism
NATO's deputy secretary general spoke at a Turkish university, addressing the nation's relationship with the alliance following recent points of tension.
By Daniel Cebul
Trump’s nuke strategy will fuel an arms race, say House Democrats
Two key House Armed Services Committee Democrats are saying President Donald Trump’s newly drafted nuclear weapons strategy will increase the risk of a catastrophic nuclear war.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon gives senators peek at Trump’s nuclear strategy in classified brief
The Pentagon’s No. 2 civilian and uniformed officer have given a classified preview of President Trump’s newly drafted nuclear weapons strategy to Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Joe Gould
India, Russia fail to finalize S-400 air-defense deal
An Indian Air Force official says the S-400 would easily overpower Pakistan’s air defense capabilities and prove a match against China’s strategic assets.
Calm down everyone, there’s no plan to put an F-35 production line in India
If it sounded unlikely that Lockheed Martin would build an F-35 production line in India, that's because it is.
Spending patch deal signals defense hike, hawks predict
Hawkish lawmakers read progress on ending a three-day-old government shutdown as momentum towards a long-term Pentagon budget boost, but there’s still a ways to go.
By Joe Gould