Defense

What does NATO entry mean for Sweden?

By Johannes LEDEL Sweden's NATO membership bid, submitted in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, cleared its final…

Pacific power play: Australia plans largest navy since WWII

SYDNEY, Feb 20, 2024 (AFP) - Australia on Tuesday outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships…

Chinese-born man arrested in California for theft of trade secrets

WASHINGTON, Feb 7, 2024 (AFP) - A Chinese-born US researcher has been arrested on charges of stealing trade secrets, including…

Biden in dark over defense chief’s cancer for month

By W.G. DUNLOP WASHINGTON, Jan 9, 2024 (AFP) - President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense…

Troops on S. Korea side of border security area to carry guns: UN Command

SEOUL, Dec 19, 2023 (AFP) - Troops on the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area on the border…

US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint deal

By Josh EDELSON MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia…

North Korea threatens to ‘destroy’ US spy satellites

SEOUL, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea warned Saturday it would "destroy" US spy satellites if Washington tries "any…

NATO chief warns of ‘malign’ Russian interference in Bosnia

SARAJEVO, Nov 20, 2023 (AFP) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia,…

Russian president Vladimir Putin meets senior Chinese general, hails growing military ties

MOSCOW, Nov 8, 2023 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed strengthening military ties with Beijing on Wednesday as he…

Russia moves closer to ditching landmark nuclear treaty

MOSCOW, Oct 18, 2023 (AFP) - Russian lawmakers on Wednesday voted once more to revoke Moscow's ratification of the Comprehensive…

Taiwan’s defense minister warns of increased ‘military intimidation’ by China

TAIPEI, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's defence minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by…

Developing story: Russian Defence Minister Shoigu arrives in Iran on official visit: Russian news agencies

MOSCOW, Sept 19, 2023 (AFP) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Iran on an official visit on Tuesday…

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