Gerard O'Dwyer
Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.
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Finnish leaders lay the groundwork for hosting NATO forces
Officials in Helsinki aim to have a list of proposed measures in hand later this year for filling the country's NATO membership with life.
Military suicides rose in 2023
Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trend
Kongsberg wins biggest-ever missile contract from US Navy, Marines
The Norwegian company will provide its Naval Strike Missile, which is being installed on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships and Constellation-class frigates.
French Navy carrier commander ponders data overload, battle at sea
"We are now cooperating at a sort of equal level with the threat – being a lot more humble and thinking more efficiently," said Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard.
Teixeira sentenced to 15 years
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
Lawmakers question VA security
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violations
Pentagon announces new batch of drones for Replicator program
The announcement marks the most specific details the Defense Department has released about its secretive, fast-track drone effort.
France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war
The idea behind the reserve is to create a pool of skilled experts that can be activated to train others or help boost production.
Trump picks Pete Hegseth as SECDEF
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
