Germany triples submarine order to six boats in joint buy with Norway

The extra boats are in line with Germany's expanded defense and naval aspirations.

India commissions Russian-built warship amid enduring ties with Moscow

India has been trying to diversify its weapons portfolio, as Russian-made equipment permeates the country's armed forces.

Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya

Leaders in Rome fear Moscow's warships could be parked "two steps" from Italian shores, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto put it.

US Army extends Palantir’s contract for its data-harnessing platform

The Army is poised to grow Vantage, its major data platform, by awarding Palantir a $400 million contract to continue its expansion across the force.

US Navy ‘wasted’ $1.8 billion on cruiser modernization program: Report

The report found that the Navy’s cruiser rehab program has had “weak oversight” and been “plagued with ... delays, wasted costs and poor-quality work.”

Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.

Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says

But the Pentagon's annual report on China's military still tracked advances.

Slovakia buys Black Hawk helicopters, leaving Vipers up for grabs

Ukrainian officials have long had their eyes on a dozen Viper attack helicopters for which the U.S. government has yet to find a customer.

Opinion

Make Putin an offer he can’t refuse

Since Ukraine controls part of Kursk, it is in a position to barter over the details, argue analysts Alexander Vershbow and Hans Binnendijk.