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Keywords: Defence


Germany's Merz advocates major boost in defence and infrastructure spending

Friedrich Merz, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, proposed an unprecedented spending plan involving billions of euros to boost defence and infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, Merz outlined the initiative, which will involve his centre-right CDU/CSU party and the centre-left SPD in a coalition government.......

EU plans $842bn defence strategy to strengthen Europe's security

The European Commission (EC) President, Ursula von der Leyen, has put forward a comprehensive five-point plan to mobilize approximately 800 billion euros ($842 billion) to enhance Europe’s defense capabilities. This plan is also designed to provide "immediate" military support to Ukraine......

Starmer's defence spending plan: a strategic shift or a risky gamble?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a significant increase in the UK’s defence budget, a move he justifies as essential in navigating what he describes as a "dangerous new era." To fund this, his government will reduce foreign aid spending, a decision that has sparked intense......

UK plans defence spending increase and aid budget cut

The United Kingdom intends to raise its annual defence budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced. This move is part of the UK’s strategy to strengthen Europe’s security. In his speech before departing to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, Starmer shared......

Explosion at Turkish Explosives Factory Claims 12 Lives

An explosion at an explosives manufacturing facility in northwest Turkiye has claimed the lives of 12 individuals and left four others injured. The incident occurred in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province, according to officials. Tragic Incident in Balikesir The explosion took place during......

Reshaping Syria’s Military Landscape; A New Era Under Unified Control

Syria's new leadership has taken a significant step towards restoring central authority by announcing an agreement with armed groups to disband and merge under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This agreement, reached after a meeting with the heads of the groups and the new leader, Ahmed......

 Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Events of Day 1,017

Intense Fighting in Key Ukrainian Cities On Friday, a devastating Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia resulted in at least 10 fatalities and 24 injuries. Local authorities reported that the assault triggered fires in a car garage and service station, further exacerbating the......

China Investigates Defence Minister Amid Corruption Crackdown

China has launched an investigation into its Defence Minister, Dong Jun, over allegations of corruption, according to international reports. Although Chinese officials have not confirmed the inquiry, the case underscores the broader anti-corruption campaign targeting the nation's military leadership.  Intensified......

Russian Defence Minister Highlights Accelerated Progress in Northeast Ukraine

MOSCOW, Nov. 22 – Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has announced significant advancements by Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine, emphasizing a shift in the operational momentum. Speaking during a visit to a Russian command post in the region, Belousov highlighted the impact of recent......

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