Latest "Mediterranean Sea" stories

5 Army special operations soldiers killed in helicopter crash

The crew was conducting a “routine air refueling mission” during a training sortie when their aircraft suffered a mishap, the military said Sunday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 weeks ago

Italian navy gears up for Mediterranean rare earth mining bonanza

“We can make up the gap by going under the sea,” an Italian defense official said, referring to Europe falling behind in the extraction of vital resources.

5 weeks ago

US military to move a carrier strike group in support of Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.

By Tara Copp, AP

7 weeks ago

Russian jets endanger US surveillance planes in close call over the Mediterranean, Navy says

“We can confirm that over the course of last weekend, three U.S. Navy P-8A aircraft experienced unprofessional intercepts by Russian aircraft," the Navy said.

By Diana Stancy Correll

22 months ago

Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022

A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

22 months ago

Oil boss: Stop drilling if Turkish warships arrive

Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi said he doesn't want "to have a war break out to drill wells."

4 years ago