Key EU military official urges sharpening of mutual-defense clause
MILAN — A senior military official of the European Union has urged the bloc to refine its mutual-defense clause and…
German defense officials craft a digital über-model for the Bundeswehr
COLOGNE, Germany — The German defense ministry has kicked off a lengthy process of remodeling its digital operations and business…
German Patriot batteries begin guarding Ukraine aid hub in Poland
WARSAW, Poland — As two German Patriot air-defense batteries are set to begin full operations in Rzeszów, south-eastern Poland, the…
China commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers,…
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones
PARIS — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence will provide its combat units with 2.5 billion hryvnia (US$60 million) of direct funding…
Western defense companies size up Vietnam’s military market
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has traditionally been a loyal client of Soviet and Russian military equipment, but Western companies are…