FY26 defense bill boosts budget by $8B, largely bypassing last-minute $28B munitions request
WASHINGTON — House and Senate appropriators have agreed on an $838.7 billion defense topline for fiscal 2026 in…
Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review
Israel entered 2025 looking to a new US administration to be a gamechanger for Jerusalem’s multi-front war. Much…
5 top stories on European defense in 2025
Russia’s war in Ukraine rumbled on in 2025, defining Europe’s defense and security landscape for a third successive…
Pasta à la army: How influential is the military’s stake in Egypt’s economy?
Driving down a bustling street in Cairo, an Uber driver pointed out various businesses repeating the same refrain,…
Middle East missiles, large contracts and space ambitions: 2025 review
The last 12 months have been as busy as ever in the Middle East. Throughout the year, strikes…
Salvation Army transitional housing exit leaves young Whangārei mum stranded
With nowhere else to go, they stayed until contractors arrived on December 8 and started putting their belongings…
Israel’s Elbit expects Greek PULS artillery deal
JERUSALEM — Now that Greek lawmakers have approved the nation’s yearly budget, Israeli defense firm Elbit said it…
Person of interest in Brown University shooting from Wisconsin, released
The person of interest detained in connection with the fatal mass shooting at Brown University is being released…
Despite Pope visit and new talks, analysts predict Israeli escalation coming in Lebanon
BEIRUT — In recent days some hope for longterm peace in Lebanon was raised following a high-profile visit…
Compromise NDAA protects Wedgetail, greenlights Black Hawk multiyear buys
WASHINGTON — In keeping with tradition, lawmakers’ compromise fiscal 2026 defense policy bill released late Sunday tweaks several…
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Another important issue in the talks is Western security guarantees for Ukraine, which Kyiv says are needed to…
Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept ‘loss of our children’
France’s Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin backed top military officer General Fabien Mandon, who has called on the…