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German arms industry plan seeks fresh boost for a sector once…
BERLIN — The German government has vowed to boost vital sectors of the country’s defense industry while…
Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid…
PARIS — The Netherlands won’t be able to spend €750 million (US$790 million) of military aid planned for …
Record share of Americans support higher defense spending
A record share of Americans support higher defense spending, according to the annual Reagan National Defense…
A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.
A-10 Warthog attack planes have been spotted flying over eastern Syria in recent days.And as Syrian rebel…
Donald Trump taps JD Vance advisor as next Army secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Daniel Driscoll to be the next U.S. Army secretary, saying…
EU-wide weapon buying boosts bloc’s defense spending to record in…
PARIS — European Union countries increased defense spending by 10% to a record €279 billion ($293 billion)…
KNDS, Europe’s biggest tank maker, names Safran veteran Alary as…
PARIS — KNDS, the maker of the Leopard 2 main battle tank, named Safran veteran Jean-Paul Alary as chief…
Beijing sharpens tone over US missile launcher in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — China rebuked anew the presence of a U.S. Typhon missile system in the Philippines, the…
Italy’s small defense firms ride high amid military spending boon
ROME — Italy’s small, family-owned defense companies are more profitable and are growing faster than the…
Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe…
The Senate on Monday night confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe,…