U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 438

April 5, 2024

Turkish authorities arrest 2 suspected of spying for Israel

Turkish authorities have arrested two people suspected of providing information to the Israeli intelligence agency. The suspects allegedly gathered data from companies.

April 5, 2024

Denmark's top military chief dismissed after incident involving ship deployed to Red Sea

Denmark's top military chief, General Flemming Lentfer, was dismissed from his position as the country faces a series of scandals plaguing the Armed Forces.

April 5, 2024

Norway plans 'historic increase' in defense spending of $56B over next 12 years

Norway's center-left government unveiled plans on Friday for a "historic increase" in defense spending with $56 billion over the next 12 years, officials said.

April 5, 2024

US avoids 'digital security crisis' after developer uncovers sabotage in software

A Microsoft software developer reportedly uncovered a deliberate act of sabotage within a program, sparking alarm among tech leaders and U.S. government officials.

April 4, 2024

World Central Kitchen workers possibly killed by 'perfectly accurate' Israeli Spike missiles: report

Seven foreign air workers killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza this week may have been killed by very accurate Spike missile, a former British army officer said.

April 4, 2024

California Dems reach $17.3B deficit reduction agreement

California's Democratic leadership announced Thursday an agreement to reduce the Golden State's multibillion-dollar budget shortfall by $17.3 billion.

April 4, 2024

Senior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure

600 British jurists and 3 retired U.K. Supreme Court judges have called on the government to cease arms sales to Israel after 3 U.K. aid workers died in an Israeli airstrike.

April 4, 2024

Indian workers depart for Israel to fill labor shortage as war rages on

Indian construction workers are heading to Israel to fill labor shortages, caused partly by restrictions on Palestinian workers after a deadly attack by Hamas.

April 4, 2024

Finland extends closure of Russian border until further notice over migration concerns

Finland has decided to extend the closure of its border crossing points with Russia indefinitely due to concerns of organized migration orchestrated by Moscow.

April 4, 2024

Germany's defense minister to overhaul military command to enhance war capabilities

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to reorganize the military command to enhance its war capabilities against potential threats.