UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end…
European defence stocks surge as region’s leaders plan spending boost
Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security. ADVERTISEMENTShares in European defence companies rallied on Monday as European leaders…
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and…
US defence chief signals major shift in Ukraine support in first NATO meet | Russia-Ukraine war News
The US secretary of defense has signalled a major shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during his first meeting with North Atlantic…
Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkey’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts | Turkey-Syria Border News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly appointed President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed deepened security ties – including a response to Kurdish fighters in northeast…
NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’ | NATO News
Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance.NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and…
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote | Politics News
Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice…
Six Nations: Ireland can ‘thrive’ under pressure of championship defence says interim head coach Simon Easterby
The championship will represent Easterby's first time acting as a head coach since leaving the Scarlets in 2014.While Farrell will return to post after the…
Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing? | Donald Trump News
In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and…
Trump’s Greenland and NATO comments spark defence stocks rally
European defence stocks rallied on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on increasing NATO spending and highlighted Greenland's strategic importance during a press…
Nigeria’s defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security | Boko Haram
General Christopher Musa addresses the Boko Haram challenge, corruption reports, and more.For more than 15 years, Nigeria’s armed forces have battled Boko Haram and groups…
Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Russian air defence officials could very possibly have struck an Azerbaijani passenger jet over Chechnya after panicking during a Ukrainian drone attack, analysts…
Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes | Israel-Palestine conflict News
At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.At least two members…
Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry | Syria’s War News
De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups.Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa…
Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers | News
Asaad Hassan al-Shibani named foreign minister and Murhaf Abu Qasra defence minister. Both are allies of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.Syria’s new rulers have appointed a…
Palestinian journalist, Gaza Civil Defence workers killed in Israeli strike | Israel-Palestine conflict News
An Israeli air strike has killed Palestinian journalist Ahmed Al-Louh and five Palestinian Civil Defence workers in central Gaza’s Nuseirat camp. Al-Louh, who worked as…
Brazil’s former defence minister arrested in attempted coup probe | Politics News
Brazilian police accuse Walter Braga Netto of meddling in an investigation into an alleged plot to overturn the 2022 presidential election.Brazilian police have arrested a…
Naoya Inoue title defence postponed after injury to challenger Sam Goodman
Naoya Inoue's planned Christmas Eve defence of his world super-bantamweight titles has been postponed after Australian challenger Sam Goodman suffered an injury in training. Goodman's…
South Korea’s defence minister resigns after martial law crisis: Report | News
BREAKINGBREAKING, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned following short-lived declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk-yeol.South Korea’s President…
NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms | News
Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient.NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged members of the…