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The Swedish Defence Minister is Opposed Joining NATO

The Swedish Defence Minister is Opposed Joining NATO

12 Mar, 02:18
2 mins

Swedish Defence Minister Hultqvist states that Sweden's admission to NATO would entail a significant shift in the security line.

Congress settles on $782.5B national defence budget

Congress settles on $782.5B national defence budget

10 Mar, 11:12
3 min read

A bipartisan agreement among Congressional appropriators has brought the US closer to passing a fiscal 2022 budget that includes $782 billion for defence.

Zelensky: Ukraine no longer insists on NATO Alliance

Zelensky: Ukraine no longer insists on NATO Alliance

09 Mar, 13:29
2 min read

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership as the alliance was worried about a confrontation with Russia.

Ireland to Establish an Air Force and Navy

11 Feb, 12:12
2 min read

The Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF), after 13 months of work, has published its report on the future of the Defence Forces.

U.S. handed over Javelin and M141 to Ukraine

U.S. handed over Javelin and M141 to Ukraine

25 Jan, 03:18
2 min read

The consignment of American weapons delivered to Ukraine on January 22 included Javelin anti-tank missiles and M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (SMAW-D).

The U.S. to field Eyes in the Sky to detect HGVs

16 Jan, 21:27
2 min read

The Space Development Agency (SDA) will field satellites to detect manoeuvrable Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) during flight.

U.S.' 2022 Defence Budget: $768 billion Waits for Approval

10 Dec, 13:06
1 min read

The United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will allocate $768 billion for the nation's military in the fiscal year 2022.

Pentagon Takes Precaution Against UFOs

24 Nov, 21:02
2 min read

The Pentagon formed a new unit to investigate, facing mounting worries about mystery objects in the sky, particularly above military sites and training ranges.

Russia Delivers S-400 to India

15 Nov, 20:33
3 min read

Russia has begun delivering the first S-400s to India ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit early next month.

Ukraine gets Oleksiy Reznikov as New Defence Minister

05 Nov, 14:03
1 min read

The Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada dismissed Andriy Taran from the post of defence minister on November 3, and the parliament appointed Reznikov.

France Considers the TB2 UCAV as a heavy weapon

France Considers the TB2 UCAV as a heavy weapon

29 Oct, 17:50
2 min read

France objected to using the Turkish TB2 UCAV in Ukraine’s Donbas area, claiming it was a heavy weapon saying it was “concerned” due to TB2.

Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence

Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence

26 Oct, 11:07
2 min read

Tensions between Moscow and NATO have risen after the NATO defence ministers agreed on a new plan to defend against any potential Russian invasion.

US Activates F-35 Squadron in Europe

02 Oct, 04:02
2 min read

U.S. Air Force activated its first squadron of F-35As based in Europe on Oct. 1 at RAF Lakenheath, U.K., as the service prepares to deliver the first fighters.