For some fans of Borussia Dortmund, an advertising deal with Rheinmetall, a major arms manufacturer, has overshadowed the run-up to the Champions League final on Saturday.
Category: Defense and Military Forces
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Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can’t Decide How
Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.
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Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda
The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.
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Denmark Closes Shipping Lane Over Risk of Accidental Missile Launch
The military said the missile malfunctioned during a test aboard a warship, and there was a possibility it could fly a short distance, but no risk of the warhead exploding.
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Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
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Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk
The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary.
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China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways
At the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, China’s leaders set an ambitious goal for growth, exactly the same one as last year.
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American Firms Invested $1 Billion in Chinese Chips, Lawmakers Find
A Congressional investigation determined that U.S. funding helped fuel the growth of a sector now viewed by Washington as a security threat.