CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
The cause of the indecision was China’s failure to obtain German diesel engines for the submarine, and its proposal to substitute Chinese variants instead.
However, the Thai Cabinet approved a contract amendment on Aug. 5, which…
BRUSSELS — NATO defense chiefs were due to hold a virtual meeting Wednesday, a senior alliance official said, as Western countries pushing for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv that could help forge a peace…
At a glance
Expert’s Rating
Pros
Battery power and a magnetic mount provide lots of placement flexibility
2K resolution, double that of previous myQ cameras
Powerful onboard LED spotlight
Cons
Lacks infrared night vision
Nighttime motion activates the…
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The Air…
New Zealand soldier admits to attempted espionage
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand soldier who tried to spy for a foreign power has admitted to attempted espionage in a military court.
Monday’s conviction was the first for spying in New Zealand’s history. The soldier’s name was suppressed, as was what country he sought to pass secrets to.
Military court documents said the man believed he was engaged with a foreign agent in 2019…
