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Five European NATO powers vow to tackle 'hybrid threats'
Berlin (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Defence ministers from five major European NATO countries promised greater cooperation to counter drone incursions and other "hybrid threats" such as cyberattacks after a meeting in Berlin on Friday. Germany, France, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom also underscored their "unwavering support" for Ukraine in its war with Russia, and their commitment to rebuilding their own militaries. "We will intensify our cooperation in countering hybrid threats against allies, including addressing the chal ... read more |
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Sweden, Ukraine to develop new weapons togetherStockholm (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Sweden and Ukraine said Thursday they had signed a letter of intent to establish a hub in Ukraine to develop new weapons technologies. ... more 
Australian company Hypersonix secures major defence and aerospace investment for green hydrogen hypersonic flightSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 28, 2025 Hypersonix Launch Systems, based in Brisbane, recently completed a $46 million Series A funding round led by High Tor Capital of the UK, with support from Saab and RKKVC, as well as participation by ... more 
Croatia reintroduces conscription to boost defenceZagreb (AFP) Oct 24, 2025 Croatian lawmakers on Friday voted to reintroduce mandatory military service to boost the Balkan nation's defence, in response to rising global tension and conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Artillery shell detonates over California highway, striking patrol carWashington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2025 An artillery shell fired during a Marine Corps demonstration on Saturday detonated prematurely over California's Interstate 5, striking a California Highway Patrol vehicle with debris, authorities said. ... more |
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VA uses $84M in grant funding to help homeless veterans; Pentagon disbands advisory committee on women in militaryWashington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2025 The Trump administration has terminated the nearly 75-year-old advisory committee aimed at encouraging and retaining women in the armed forces over accusations of promoting a "divisive feminist agenda," Pentagon officials said. ... more
Brazil, Chile sign defense agreementWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2025 Brazil and Chile signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defense cooperation, focusing on technological development, military equipment manufacturing and logistics modernization. ... more 
Ukraine says needs $120 bn for defence in 2026Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 13, 2025 Ukraine said Saturday that it needed at least $120 billion next year to fight Russia's invasion, and would need a similar amount to maintain its military, even if the war ended. ... more
Hegseth targets beards, facial hair with military 'grooming standard'Washington DC (UPI) Sep 15, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is targeting beards and facial hair in the military to establish a new "grooming standard," as the Pentagon announced Monday that leadership will be required to conduct a review of how service member grooming practices have changed over the past decade. ... more 
Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer. ... more |
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What to watch at China's massive military parade
Beijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Thousands of troops will march in a huge military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan and the end of World War II. Here's what to look out for: - 'Axis of autocracies' - The leaders of North Korea, Russia and Iran will join China's President Xi Jinping at the event, a grouping labelled the "axis of autocracies" by some Western commentators. It is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's first visit to China since 2019, and the first time he ... read more
China to showcase latest military hardware at September paradeBeijing (AFP) Aug 20, 2025 China will unveil a slate of new domestically produced military hardware that will showcase its "powerful capability to prevail in modern war" at a parade next month, officials said Wednesday. ... more |
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US soldier tried to give tank details to Russia: Justice DeptWashington (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 A US Army soldier was arrested on Wednesday for attempting to provide classified information about the main American battle tank to Russia, the Justice Department said. ... more 
US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: envoyBrussels, Belgium (AFP) July 17, 2025 The United States was moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to buy arms, and was weighing selling Patriot air defence systems from its own stocks, Washington's envoy to NATO said Thursday. ... more 
Finnish MPs approve withdrawal from anti-mine treatyHelsinki (AFP) June 19, 2025 Finnish lawmakers on Thursday voted to leave a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, which four other countries in the region also plan to withdraw from, citing security threats posed by neighbouring Russia. ... more
Use of US bunker-buster bomb looms over Iran conflictWashington (AFP) June 18, 2025 A powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, making it President Donald Trump's weapon of choice if he chooses to militarily back Israel. ... more 
B61-13 gravity bomb reaches first production milestone ahead of projected timelineLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Sandia National Laboratories has completed the first production unit (FPU) of the B61-13 gravity bomb nearly a year ahead of schedule, marking a significant achievement in U.S. nuclear modernization ... more |
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