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Epoch Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
UK and Germany to Jointly Develop New Strike Weapon
Britain and Germany are going to jointly develop a new 'deep precision strike' weapon with a range of more than 1,200 miles, London said on Thursday. The move follows a commitment the countries made to develop new weapons in a bilateral defense pact known as the Trinity House Agreement, signed last October. The weapons project will be jointly announced by British Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, in Berlin later on Thursday. The new precision deep strike capability will be among the most advanced systems ever designed by the UK to safeguard the British public and reinforce NATO deterrence, while boosting the UK and European defense sectors, the UK Ministry of Defense Healy and Pistorius will also discuss a joint procurement program for Sting Ray torpedoes for P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, to improve both countries' ability to counter underwater threats. British Defense Secretary John Healey said: 'The UK and Germany have never been closer, and the Trinity House Agreement is already making a positive impact on our security and economy. This partnership is helping us make defense an engine for growth—creating jobs, boosting skills, and driving investment across the UK and Germany. Related Stories 5/14/2025 5/14/2025 'In a more dangerous world, NATO and European allies stand united. Together with Germany, we're leading the way in supporting Ukraine, defending NATO's eastern flank, and jointly investing in next-generation capabilities.' Britain was a founding member of NATO, joining the alliance in 1949, while West Germany joined in 1955 during the Cold War, with East Germany becoming part of the alliance after German reunification in 1990. The nations are currently Europe's two biggest economies. Further details on the project's timeline or budget have not yet been released. Since the Trinity House Agreement was signed in October, German crews have joined RAF personnel in two flights on UK P-8 Poseidon aircraft, London's Defense Ministry said. The ministers will meet again on Friday alongside their Polish, Italian, and French counterparts in a meeting of the European Group of Five Defense ministers in Rome. The quintet last met in Paris in March of this year, where they discussed support for Ukraine and Europe's place in NATO. The move by Berlin and London comes amid a continent-wide recalibration of defense policy and expenditure after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear he expects Europe to take more responsibility for its own security. Germany's parliament approved in March plans for a The fiscal plan includes 500 billion euros (about $571 billion) for a special fund for infrastructure and plans to largely remove defense spending from domestic rules that cap borrowing. Earlier this week, French President Emmanuel Macron said he was 'ready to open a discussion' about February saw German Chancellor Friedrich Merz call for a discussion on 'nuclear sharing' with France, while in March, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland was 'talking seriously with the French' about the 'idea of a nuclear umbrella over Europe.' Plans moved forward on May 9 when Paris and Warsaw Chris Summers and Reuters contributed to this report.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
F-35 fighters, MQ-9 UAVs, Trident missiles and more; Europe depends heavily on US military support, one move by Trump will send EU into...
New Delhi: There is a turmoil in Europe since Donald Trump became the American president again. Almost all European countries that used to be closest to America are now engaged in saving themselves. France, Germany, Britain, Norway, Sweden, and Poland are the most troubled. These countries are also worried that if Donald Trump increases sanctions on Europe, they will have no choice but to endure it. Europe's heavy reliance on American weapons means that if America cuts off its military cooperation with the European Union and Britain, Europe will face a serious problem. In this context, let's learn about the weapons for which Europe needs America. F-35 Jet: These fighter jets rely on the American autonomous logistics information system for maintenance support and software updates. Its European operators include Belgium, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Future operators include the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Romania, and Switzerland. Drones: American-made UAVs used by European powers, such as the MQ-9 Reaper, rely on American satellite communication and software support. Trident Missile: Britain's nuclear option mainly includes ballistic missiles launched from American-made Trident submarines, which are regularly maintained in the United States. Patriot Missile System: The American-made Patriot surface-to-air missile system also relies on American information sharing. Communication Satellites: Other advanced American weapons integrated with American communication and satellite systems, which may be affected by the potential termination of U.S. information support, include surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. P-8 Poseidon: European countries extensively use the American P-8 Poseidon aircraft for patrolling their maritime borders. These include Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom. RC-135V/W Rivet Joint: The Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is a reconnaissance aircraft. It is used by both the United States and Britain. With its help, Britain monitors its airspace. E-7 Wedgetail: The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail is an AWACS aircraft. It is equipped with electronically scanned array radar, which can keep an eye on a large area. It is used by both the United States and Britain.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Navy suspends search for missing Nimitz sailor
The U.S. Navy paused its efforts Thursday to locate a sailor assigned to the carrier Nimitz who disappeared in Guam on April 18. The search and rescue mission for sailor Gabriel D. Holt was halted at 9 a.m. after he was deemed 'duty status whereabouts unknown,' the service said. 'The Sailor's family has been notified,' a Navy press release said. Holt was last seen at 11:57 p.m. on April 18 during a regularly scheduled port visit at Naval Base Guam, the Guam Police Department said. Holt is described as being 6 feet tall, 192 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a white tank top, green shorts and gray shoes, according to an Instagram post from the department. Search underway for missing Nimitz sailor Crews from U.S. military branches and local emergency response teams conducted the search for Holt, including those from Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft from Commander Task Force 72, Coast Guard Sentinel-class cutter Oliver Henry, Station Apra Harbor's 45-foot Response Boat-Mediums and Guam Fire Rescue. The vessels collectively logged 120 hours and traversed 11,000 square nautical miles in their quest to find Holt. 'We are deeply grateful for the efforts of all involved, including the Guam Fire Department, the Guam Police Department, the Navy, and our Coast Guard crews,' said Sara Muir, spokesperson for U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia. 'We remain ready to act on new leads and will continue supporting our Navy partners and the sailor's family. Our thoughts are with those affected by his disappearance.' Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Guam Police Department's Tumon Precinct Command at (671) 649-6330.
NZ Herald
23-04-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Letters: Opportunities arise for bigger defence bang for buck; why didn't Aucklanders take heed of weather warnings?
The P-8A Poseidon fleet at RNZAF Base Ohakea. Photo / Bevan Conley Letters to the Editor Defence upgrades The recently released Defence Capability Plan includes a proposal to replace the RNZAF's ageing Boeing 757 transport aircraft with two new planes. Once of the likely contenders is the Boeing 737 MAX, which is a near relative of the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft already
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minute with the Commander: The P-8 Poseidon's role in the Navy
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – President Donald Trump has called on the U.S. Military to support efforts along the southwest border. Military Police and members from the National Guard, the Army and the Marine Corps make up the bulk of the troops, while the Air Force has the lead on repatriation flights. So, what role is the Navy playing? They're providing an aircraft called the P-8 Poseidon, and Admiral Daryl Caudle has all the information for how they use it and what it does. Each month here on WAVY-TV 10, Admiral Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command will address a different topic important to our military community. This month we took a look into an aircraft the Navy uses that a lot of people probably don't know much about. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
