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Keywords: Defense


NATO shifts focus to European surveillance aircraft as US exits Boeing E-7 program

The NATO alliance has abandoned plans to procure six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking the end of a two-year effort to replace its aging fleet of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) planes. This decision follows the United States' withdrawal from the program, as announced by the Dutch......

Russia claims capture of three villages amid continued fighting in eastern and southern Ukraine

Russia announced on Monday that its forces had taken control of three villages in eastern and southern Ukraine, marking what it described as new territorial gains in the ongoing conflict. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, troops advanced in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions,......

Poland to train 500,000 civilian volunteers in military skills by the end of 2026

Poland, a member of both the European Union and NATO, announced plans to train up to 500,000 civilian volunteers in military skills by the end of 2026, in an effort to strengthen its national defense amid heightened regional tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The new initiative,......

North Korea fires rockets near border ahead of U.S. defense secretary’s visit

North Korea fired several artillery rockets an hour before U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the inter-Korean border, South Korea’s military said Tuesday. Hegseth visited Panmunjom, the only point where troops from both Koreas stand face to face near the Demilitarized......

Russia deploys 170,000 troops in bid to seize key Ukrainian city

Russia has amassed approximately 170,000 soldiers in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region for a large-scale offensive to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Friday. This represents one of Moscow’s most significant troop deployments in a single......

United States and India sign 10-year defense pact amid trade tensions

The United States and India have solidified their strategic partnership by signing a 10-year defense framework agreement during the expanded ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, announced on Friday, underscores that military cooperation can endure even amidst significant......

Trump's visit to Japan sets stage for pivotal talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......

Ukraine urges partners to protect its airspace after deadly Russian strikes

Ukraine called on its international partners to strengthen air defenses after Russian attacks killed four people and injured about twenty others overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for advanced systems, highlighting Patriot batteries, to counter ballistic missiles like the Iskander-M......

Morocco increases defense budget to $15.7 billion for 2026

Morocco has once again raised its defense spending, allocating MAD 157.171 billion ($15.7 billion) for 2026, according to the draft finance law submitted to parliament. The funds are earmarked for the acquisition and maintenance of equipment for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and to support the growth......

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