Personal Defense

Hermeus notches first flight of Quarterhorse high-speed aircraft

Hermeus, a venture capital firm building high-speed aircraft, flew its Quarterhorse vehicle for the first time last week at Edwards…

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US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies

The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies’ underlying causes, instead leaning into…

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Israeli defense firms lament a chill from erstwhile client Philippines

JERUSALEM — Israeli defense companies have begun questioning their government about a chill in relations with the Philippines, as officials…

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French Navy tests unmanned beach assault, expands drone tactics

PARIS — The French Navy is stepping up drone use in the air and in the water, relying almost entirely…

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Germany’s Merz lifts range limit on weapons donated to Ukraine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday that Berlin and its Western allies were lifting range restrictions…

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Italy to double missile interceptor production as Ukraine runs out

ROME — Italy will double production of missiles for its Samp-T air defense batteries next year, Italy’s defense minister has…

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Europe is plagued by too many naval yards, French Navy chief says

PARIS — Europe has too many naval shipyards competing for business, and the industry needs to consolidate to a handful…

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With Iveco Defence up for sale, Italy may lose a key military supplier

ROME — Prospective buyers are lining up to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles – Italy’s biggest military vehicle maker – and…

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