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Lithuania's parliament votes to withdraw from landmines treaty
Vilnius (AFP) May 8, 2025 Lithuanian lawmakers voted on Thursday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic NATO member seeks to reinforce its security in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The EU member and other countries in the region have ramped up defence spending and training since Moscow's troops invaded Ukraine in 2022, voicing fears that Russia could target them next. "It is official: Lithuania is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention, a move that was approved by the @LRSeimas (parliam ... read more |
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Denmark to add 5,000 military positionsCopenhagen (AFP) April 23, 2025 Denmark on Wednesday announced it would add 5,000 positions to its military in the next eight years, including setting up a new infantry battalion, as the defence minister highlighted the "deteriorating" security the country faces. ... more 
Nordics, Lithuania plan joint purchase of combat vehiclesStockholm (AFP) April 22, 2025 Sweden, Finland, Norway and Lithuania plan to beef up military capabilities around the Baltic Sea with a joint order for several hundred CV90 combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday. ... more 
Germany leads allies in $24B military aid package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2025 Western allies want a "militarily strong Ukraine," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Friday, as his country pledged $12.4 billion in military aid, part of a larger combined $24 billion allied commitment. ... more 
Finland to leave anti-personnel mine treatyWashington DC (UPI) Apr 2, 2025 Finland joined other European nations in abandoning a long-standing treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel mines. ... more |
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More kit, better barracks: Germany's military in need of overhaulFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 After decades of low spending, Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz hopes to splurge billions of extra euros on rearmament by largely exempting defence from constitutional debt limits. ... more 
US approves sale of $3 bn in munitions, bulldozers to IsraelWashington (AFP) Mar 01, 2025 The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. ... more
Denmark and Norway to 'increase cooperation' on defenceCopenhagen (AFP) Feb 25, 2025 Denmark and Norway announced Tuesday that they would "increase cooperation on defence" against the backdrop of a "challenging" security situation in Europe. ... more 
Eight soldiers killed in Colombia road accidentBogota (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Eight Colombian soldiers were killed and 16 were injured when their vehicle plunged into a ravine in southwest Colombia on Sunday night, local authorities said. ... more 
Shipment of 'heavy' US bombs arrives in Israel: defence ministryJerusalem (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said Sunday that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington's top diplomat. ... more |
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Britain unveils 'firepower' package for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future of war
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 12, 2025 Britain unveiled a new "firepower" package of drones, tanks and air defense systems for Kyiv on Wednesday at the start of a Ukraine summit, which is under a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the besieged ally's fight against Russia with President Donald Trump now leading its largest backer. The package, valued at some $186 million, includes thousands of drones, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles and air defense systems, lifting Britain's commitment this year to Ukraine to $5.6 billion. ... read more 
Moving troops, armaments across Europe 'problematic': EU auditorsParis (AFP) Feb 5, 2025 Moving troops and armaments across Europe remains "problematic" and it is unclear "who does what" when it comes to mobility, EU auditors said Wednesday, as the continent races to build defences in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more |
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US pledges $117 mn in aid to Lebanon militaryWashington (AFP) Jan 18, 2025 The United States announced Saturday it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. ... more
Spain pledges 10 million euros for Lebanon armyBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Spain's top diplomat announced Wednesday a EUR10 million aid package for Lebanon's army, in a boost for the armed forces who have a crucial role in implementing a fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. ... more 
Swiss to mull conscripting womenGeneva (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Switzerland will explore making women do mandatory service in the army, considered one of the famously neutral Alpine nation's founding pillars, the country's first women defence minister said on Wednesday. ... more
US. unveils $500M in military aid at final Ukraine defense summit before Trump takes officeWashington DC (UPI) Jan 9, 2024 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin answered a plea Thursday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for more help to keep Russian warplanes away from its cities and borders by announcing a $500 million package to boost its air defenses. ... more
US announces $5.9 bn in military, budget aid for UkraineWashington (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 The United States on Monday unveiled almost $6 billion in military and budget aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office next month. ... more |
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