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Germany is rapidly enhancing its defense policy with plans to rebuild the Bundeswehr into a larger and more competent conventional force due to concerns over Russia's rearmament and potential future N...
Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a government meeting to discuss and review key parameters of Russia’s future state armaments program for 2027-2036, alongside a parallel defense-industrial co...
The Pentagon predicts China will possess more than 1,000 nuclear warheads by the year 2030. Currently, China has around a hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles deployed....
A Japanese official reportedly expressed support for Japan's acquisition of nuclear weapons amid heightened security concerns in East Asia. This comment follows growing tensions in the region and refl...
North Korea has warned that it will take action 'at any cost' to prevent Japan from pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. This statement follows a Japanese official in the Prime Minister's Office rep...
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense (Pentagon) over restrictions on how service members can communicate with their elected representatives. The action stem...
President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted legislation to the Ukrainian parliament aiming to extend both mobilization efforts and the state of emergency in Ukraine. These measures seek to bolster nati...
US President Donald Trump has signed into law a measure prohibiting individuals based in China or other adversarial countries from accessing the Pentagon’s cloud computing systems as part of the $900 ...
The Pentagon has ceased placing orders for military equipment with Raytheon Corporation following an ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. The decision underscores a significant shift in the US ...
The Japanese government plans to initiate a comprehensive security strategy review in spring and aims to complete three new security-related documents by the end of 2023....
Senator Jack Reed, top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), has expressed that Congress may need to formally establish President Trump's executive order mandating defense companies ...
According to Politico, Germany has developed a confidential military strategy specifically tailored for potential wartime scenarios, underscoring increasing security concerns and the country's evolvin...
A comprehensive review of major defense and military events that occurred globally throughout the year 2025....
Turkey has established a new policy framework aimed at addressing emerging threats from drone technology. The policy outlines Turkey's approach to countering and mitigating the risks posed by both sta...
Japanese officials justify their country's increasing military expenditures as a response to China's rise and as a means to enhance self-reliance in defense matters....
The Pentagon has highlighted an increasing vulnerability of the United States due to China's growing military might. This assessment reflects concerns over the balance of power dynamics in Asia and gl...
A call has been made by Nikolaus Pistorius, an expert on security policy, advocating for the reinforcement of Germany's armed forces (Bundeswehr) to enhance deterrence capabilities against potential R...
The article discusses the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the 'gray zone,' an unspecified area where state and non-state actors manipulate information and influence public perception ...
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Finland joining NATO in 2023, discussions began on increasing the maximum age for reservists. The country now plans to extend conscription eligibility up to ...
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, has issued an aggressive warning towards India during a speech to tri-service officers. He emphasized that any future aggression from In...
Latvia has strengthened its concept of resilience by focusing on societal, government continuity, critical infrastructure protection, and psychological defense against threats. The report highlights t...
The article discusses European Union financial support for Ukraine's military budget and broader efforts towards bolstering European defense initiatives. The EU aims to strengthen its eastern flank by...
Beijing criticizes Washington for overstating the 'China threat' within its newly enacted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which President Trump signed into law, includes measures ...
The upcoming annual Pentagon report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (often referred to as the China military power report) will likely emphasize the ongo...
The article discusses how U.S. military action against Venezuela highlights Japan’s increasing remilitarization efforts. It suggests that under the pretext of international security concerns, Japan is...
The Secretary of Defense has called for a review of current prohibitions on the use of anti-personnel mines. The decision comes in light of evolving security challenges and debates over the effectiven...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a massive military budget of $1.5 trillion for the year 2027, citing global unrest and instability as reasons for the increase. The proposal reflects co...
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that China and Russia will not challenge the United States due to America's rebuilt military dominance. Speaking at Newport News Shipbuilding, he cited rece...
Japan's government has introduced a new cybersecurity strategy aimed at enhancing cooperation among the police force, the Defense Ministry, and the Self-Defense Forces for effectively countering criti...
Members of Congress are urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to include the technology companies DeepSeek and Xiaomi in a restricted list of entities suspected to be linked with or supported by the ...
President Trump's strategy for the Western Hemisphere involves reinforcing a modern-day version of the Monroe Doctrine by adjusting U.S. defense strategies and postures within this region....
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense over what he deems as improper use of funds for military support activities within the United States. The legislation i...
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Greenland’s defense system is comprised of just two dog sled teams, reflecting an unusual and simplified take on the Arctic territory's security needs....
The article discusses potential measures President Donald Trump could take to limit executive compensation and stock dividends for defense contractors in an effort to curb excessive profits and focus ...
A Pentagon official commented that the U.S. military appears to be adhering to outdated and unsuccessful strategies. This statement suggests a critique of current military tactics or decision-making p...
The Trump administration has an opportunity to redefine US hemispheric defense policies for years ahead....
The Slovak defense minister stated that the European Union does not have the right干涉国防事务，因此北约的存在是有必要的。欧洲联盟没有权利干预国防，所以北约存在是合理的。...
A proposed bill concerning Greece's armed forces has sparked significant debate within the country. The legislation aims to address various aspects of military operations and defense policy, leading t...
Drone pilots are expressing serious concerns following a ban on the use of foreign-made equipment, potentially limiting their operational capabilities and impacting national security....
The article discusses rapid shifts in stance and policies observed regarding Germany's Ministry of Defense, questioning underlying motivations for these changes and their implications....
The article discusses dramatic shifts in the stance of Germany's Minister of Defense towards increased military spending and NATO commitments over a short period. The author analyzes what could have p...
The article discusses changes in the stance of Germany's current Minister of Defence regarding military expenditure and security policies, particularly noting a shift towards increased defense spendin...
Japan plans to overhaul its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) pay scale beginning in fiscal year 2027, a year earlier than initially planned. This decision is linked with revisions to three major national sec...
Proposed idea for fifteen nations to form a defense alliance with a commitment to spend 4% of their GDP on defense and include Ukraine as a founding member....
The United States Secretary of Defense has expressed frustration over recruitment challenges, using harsh descriptive terms for potential recruits. The criticism points towards broader issues regardin...
Ben Wallace, former Defence Secretary, recommends that Britain enhance its support for Greenland through better utilization of the Joint Expeditionary Force in response to potential threats from Donal...
The article discusses how the Greek parliament is increasingly adopting functions and procedures traditionally associated with the Ministry of Defence or military institutions, potentially indicating ...
President Donald Trump proposed the 'Trump-class' battleship initiative intending to create a fleet of highly-armed surface combatants, termed as the 'Golden Fleet'. These ships would serve as an answ...
Robert Peters discusses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's announcement about resuming nuclear weapon tests. This decision has caused concern among experts in the field of nuclear arms, although Peters a...
Former Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera has indicated that there may be a need for discussions regarding the country's non-nuclear principles. This comes as signals suggest the current admin...