European Security

Defense Industry

Paris defense show may be last chance to buy before war, CEO says

PARIS — This year’s Eurosatory defense show near Paris may be the last chance for European countries to shop for…

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Global Conflicts

French Army has recruitment surplus but lacks equipment, deputy chief says

PARIS — The French Army has so many applicants that it has had to slow recruitment, while at the same…

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Air Force

At a NATO range in Latvia, hits and misses mark Europe’s counter-drone journey

SĒLIJA, Latvia — As NATO military staff and officials greeted the booms of successful drone intercepts with polite applause, demonstrations…

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Air Force

Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo

PARIS — Ukraine getting Swedish Gripen fighter jets equipped with Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles would give the country a counter…

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Global Conflicts

Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, top UK intel chief says

Nearly half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since 2022 — a death toll exceeding total American…

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Defense Technology

Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation

Army leaders struggled Friday to respond to congressional furor over the Pentagon’s decision to abruptly cancel a deployment of more…

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Global Conflicts

Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts

PARIS — European sovereignty in defense and security is within reach and would require investing around €50 billion (US$59 billion)…

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Global Conflicts

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens…

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Defense Technology

US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon says

The U.S. will withdraw as many at 5,000 service members from bases in Germany, the Department of Defense announced late…

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Global Conflicts

Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn

PARIS — Russia could be ready to start a regional conflict with NATO within a year after the end of…

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