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How Sweden and Finland could reshape NATO’s northern security
The accession of Finland and Sweden, historically neutral nations, is expected to transform Europe’s security landscape for years to come. Their armed forces and geography would seriously complicate any further aggression Russia might want to try in the region, defense officials and national security experts say.
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Why the Donald Cook is still sailing the Black Sea
Adm. James Foggo, commander of Naval Forces-Europe, announced last week that the Spain-based Arleigh Burke-class destroyer also is slated to visit the Ukrainian port of Odessa.
By Mark D. Faram
The 19 things you need to watch in 2019
More money and more personnel but also new challenges from rising rivals in the Western Pacific, Europe and the Persian Gulf. More changes to your leadership at the Pentagon. And more innovations that promise to transform the ways your Navy recruits, trains and retains its sailors.
By , Mark D. Faram, Natalie Gross, Tara Copp, AP, , Carl Prine and David Larter, Defense News
The Truman’s coming home — this time for real
The aircraft carrier and its escorts departed the Mediterranean Sea on Dec. 4, kept sailing west and exited the 6th Fleet’s area of responsibility a week later. They’re expected to arrive in Norfolk on Dec. 16.
By Mark D. Faram
US admiral urges Russia to observe NATO exercise
The U.S. Navy admiral who will command a major NATO military exercise meant to simulate the alliance’s response to a theoretical Russian attack on Norway is urging Russia to accept an invitation to send observers.
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