Tag: Military and defense
The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it?
The Navy’s ability to build lower-cost warships that can shoot down Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea depends in part on a...
Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former President Donald Trump on Saturday laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term,...
Key senators reach agreement on spending levels for next year, setting up clash with House
WASHINGTON -- The Senate will pursue a spending increase next year of about 3.4% for defense and 2.7% increase for non-defense programs under...
Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result
BERLIN -- Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative...
France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The...