WASHINGTON — Western governments are mobilizing their arms manufacturers to ramp up production and replenish stockpiles heavily diminished by supplying Ukraine’s six-month-old battle against Russia’s invasion.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced this week a meeting of senior national …

BERN — Based on the initial findings from the Ukraine war, and in view of the growth in the defense budget decided by Parliament and supported by the Federal Council, the military has updated its investment plans for the coming years and intends to bring certain projects forward.

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The calls for Germany to supply tanks and armored personnel carriers to Ukraine are getting louder and louder. The armaments company Rheinmetall has now refurbished 16 Marder infantry combat vehicles – but the export license is missing.

The armaments group Rheinmetall has largely restored 16 Mard…

MANILA — France is eyeing to sell submarines to the Philippines, saying it is ready to partner with the Southeast Asian country to help it acquire its submarine fleet.

French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz said his country is ready to work with the Philippines and help it protect its sovereignty and…

WASHINGTON — The US Senate foreign relations committee is poised to vote on a bill that would finance weapons exports to Taiwan for the first time and dramatically reshape relations with Taipei amid rising pressure from China.

The Taiwan Policy Act contains dozens of measures designed to boost …