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  Glasgow (AFP) June 2, 2025 Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it launched a major defence review Monday to move the country to "war-fighting readiness" in the face of "Russian aggression" and the changing nature of conflict. Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that "the threat we now face is more serious, more immediate and more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War," as he launched the review in Glasgow. "We face war in Europe, new nuclear risks, daily cyber-attacks, growing Russian ag ... read more |
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Ukraine strikes Russian bombers ahead of Istanbul talksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 1, 2025 Ukraine said Sunday it launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian bombers as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts to explore prospects of a ceasefire. ... more  
Zelensky arrives in Vilnius for Nato eastern flank summitVilnius (AFP) June 2, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Monday in Vilnius for a summit with the leaders of NATO's eastern and Nordic members, who are some of Kyiv's staunchest backers amid the Russian invasion. ... more 
Taiwan says China deployed 2 aircraft carrier groups, dozens of shipsTaipei (AFP) June 2, 2025 China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said Monday, as Beijing keeps up military pressure on the self-ruled island. ... more 
China responds after Hegseth warns to prepare for warWashington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2025 China criticized the United States on Sunday for having a "Cold War mentality" after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to warn that the U.S. is prepared to go to war to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific region in a speech Saturday. ... more |
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French state offers to buy Atos nuclear techParis (AFP) June 2, 2025 The French state has made a 410-million-euro ($468-million) offer to acquire a strategic division of tech firm Atos that includes supercomputers used in nuclear deterrence, the company said Monday. ... more |
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Israel army says intercepts Yemen missile after air raid sirens soundJerusalem (AFP) June 1, 2025 The Israeli army said it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and other cities. ... more  
Iraq condemns 'repeated Israeli attacks' on LebanonBaghdad (AFP) June 1, 2025 Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon as he hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on his first visit to Baghdad since taking office. ... more  
Russian strike kills 12 Ukrainian soldiers during training: KyivKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 1, 2025 A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian army training area killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded dozens more Sunday, Kyiv said, in a rare admission of its military losses. ... more  
In changing times, young Germans gun for defence sector jobsKarlsruhe, Germany (AFP) June 1, 2025 In a country with strong pacifist traditions due to its dark World War II history, German student Mika Scheid had never considered working in the arms industry - until Russia invaded Ukraine. ... more |
China displaces old foe Japan in South Koreans' minds ahead of voteSeoul (AFP) June 1, 2025 Shops selling steaming snacks line the streets of Seoul's Daerim neighbourhood, home to thousands of ethnic Chinese, some feeling the pressure from mounting anti-Beijing sentiment ahead of South Korea's election. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Anti-aircraft missiles fire as drones fly over Port Sudan: witnessesPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 31, 2025 Anti-aircraft missiles fired over Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Saturday, eyewitnesses reported, as drones flew over the once-safe haven city. ... more 
Iran considers nuclear weapons 'unacceptable', FM saysTehran (AFP) May 31, 2025 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran considers nuclear weapons "unacceptable," reaffirming the country's longstanding position amid delicate negotiations with the United States. ... more 
Trump 'tough love' on defence better than no love: EU's KallasSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 The European Union's diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday the continent was beefing up defence spending after "tough love" from the Trump administration, as she called for stronger ties to counter China's "economic might". ... more  
What will Seoul's new leader mean for North Korea ties?Seoul (AFP) May 30, 2025 On the campaign trail in South Korea ahead of the June 3 vote, leading candidates in the presidential race have barely mentioned the nuclear-armed North - but a new leader in Seoul could shake-up years of Pyongyang policy. ... more |
 
ISIS claims responsibility for 2 bomb explosions in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) May 31, 2025 The Islamic State claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in a remote region in southern Syria on Wednesday and Thursday. ... more  
China rebukes Macron comparing Ukraine to Taiwan; Says US 'should not play with fire' on TaiwanSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 China hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday for drawing a connection between the Ukraine conflict and the fate of Taiwan, saying the two issues are "different in nature, and not comparable at all". ... more  
India defence chief says jet downed in Pakistan conflictSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 India's defence chief on Saturday appeared to confirm his country had lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, he told Bloomberg in an interview. ... more
Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in AsiaSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia - remarks that earned a sharp rebuke from Beijing. ... more |
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Macron urges Asia, Europe to unite to resist 'spheres of coercion'Singapore (AFP) May 30, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Europe and Asia to build a new alliance to hold off big powers seeking to build "spheres of coercion", in a swipe at China and Russia. ... more  
Meta and Anduril join forces on battlefield techSan Francisco (AFP) May 29, 2025 Meta and defense tech startup Anduril Industries on Thursday announced a partnership to build mixed reality gear for "warfighters" - soldiers - to control autonomous systems on battlefields. ... more 
Nigeria detains troops, police for alleged sale of weapons to armed groupsLagos (AFP) May 30, 2025 The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country. ... more 
Iran boosts highly enriched uranium production: IAEAVienna (AFP) May 31, 2025 Iran has ramped up production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN watchdog report, as Tehran said Saturday that it had received US proposals to settle its long-running nuclear dispute with the West. ... more |
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Trump says warned Netanyahu against striking IranWashington (AFP) May 28, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off from striking Iran as he voiced optimism about nuclear talks his administration is holding with Tehran. ... more |
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Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reachedTehran (AFP) May 28, 2025 Iran on Wednesday said it may consider allowing US inspectors with the United Nations nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities if a deal is reached with the United States. ... more 
Merz says Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weaponsBerlin (AFP) May 28, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets well inside Russian territory. ... more  
EnduroSat secures 43 million euro boost to expand Gen3 satellite manufacturingParis, France (SPX) May 28, 2025 EnduroSat has announced a euro 43 million investment round led by Founders Fund, with CEECAT Capital, Morphosis Capital, and other previous backers participating. The funding will enable the compan ... more  
GoBIC intersatellite service reaches operational maturity with TRL9 milestoneBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 28, 2025 IQ spacecom has announced that its Go.BIC service has attained Technology Readiness Level 9, marking full operational status following comprehensive in-orbit testing. This achievement positions Go.B ... more |
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