NATO is pitching weapons making as economic development for war-torn Ukraine, and it could be lucrative for Western arms makers.
Tag: Arms Trade
Europe Made a Bold Pledge of Ammunition for Ukraine. Now Comes the Hard Part.
After 30 years of atrophy, experts say, Europe’s shrunken military industry will struggle to provide the Ukrainians with a million artillery shells by March.
Zelensky’s Visit Reveals Strategy Divide Between Ukraine and U.S.
While the Ukrainian military remains focused on retaking territory in the east, American officials are pushing for a shift to the south.
Putin and Kim’s Embrace May Place Xi in a Bind
Closer ties between Russia and North Korea could weaken Beijing’s leverage over both countries and set back China’s efforts to stabilize its ties with the West.
Now the Koreas Are the Ones Supplying Weapons
Desperate for munitions for the war in Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia have turned to their allies in South and North Korea, which kept stockpiling arms for decades after their own conflict.
Kim-Putin Meeting Nears, but Where?
Russian reports said the North Korean leader had crossed into Russia by train on Tuesday morning, but his destination was unclear.
Europe Rushes to Build Defenses But With Little Consensus on How
A push by more than 30 allied countries to arm themselves, precipitated in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has raised concerns of disorganization and supply shortages.
In Ukraine, a U.S. Arms Dealer Is Making a Fortune and Testing Limits
Billions are pouring into a clubby, secretive arms market. With Pentagon cash and unusually close Ukrainian military ties, Marc Morales has few peers.
Vietnam in Secret Talks to Buy Arms From Russia
Defying U.S. sanctions, a Vietnamese government document lays out a plan to buy Russian weapons, which officials see as a way to upgrade its military as a hedge against China.
North Korea Finds New Leverage in the Ukraine War
Kim Jong-un is likely to seek missile and warhead technology in an expected visit to Russia, and he is already getting a public embrace he has long sought.