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 and Iran exchange fire as Trump says war will ‘be over quickly’
The U.S. military launched strikes at Iranian military facilities Thursday after Iran launched missiles, drones and small boats…
A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Vilseck, Germany — The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World…
US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade
U.S. military forces intercepted and incapacitated an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker Wednesday that was sailing toward an Iranian…
German defense minister laments long-range strike ‘gap’ caused by planned US drawdown
VIENNA — Germany’s ambitions to close a long-range strike capability gap are facing a fresh setback after the…
US, Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
A fragile truce in the Middle East was under strain on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged…
Israel to buy more F-35 and F-15 warplanes
JERUSALEM — The Israeli government’s ministerial committee for acquisitions has approved the parallel purchase of two new squadrons:…
Ceasefire ‘stops’ War Powers clock on Iran, Hegseth claims
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth controversially claimed on Thursday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran means that President Donald…
US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran
Top U.S. military leaders including Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, will brief President Donald…
US Marines help gun down beach invaders in simulated Philippines defense
PALAWAN, Philippines — The peace of the idyllic cove, where palm trees fringed a golden beach, was suddenly…
Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
Operation Epic Fury in Iran has cost American taxpayers roughly $25 billion so far, the Pentagon’s chief financial…
Global military spending surges and reaches record high
VIENNA — Global military spending reached a new record of almost $2.9 trillion in 2025 − the 11th…