Netanyahu says wants Israel to cope without US aid within decade
Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Israel to be able to cope without US military aid within a decade, he said in an interview published on Friday. ... more
'Sign of life': defence boom lifts German factory orders
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Jan 8, 2026
Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday. ... more
Malaysian ex-army chief detained in military procurement graft probe
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Jan 8, 2026
A Malaysian former army chief and his two wives were among five people detained Wednesday during a graft investigation into a military procurement project, according to the country's anti-corruption agency and local media. ... more