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2026-03-07 21:38 UTC
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Zelenskiy: 'Give us control for two months and go to elections'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed that Ukraine should be given a period of two months during which the country would operate without elected officials, with power concentrated in th...
European Military Spending Increased by Nearly 80% Since 2022
According to recent data, European military expenditure has seen an increase of nearly 80% since the year 2022. This surge in spending is attributed to increased defense commitments across many EU mem...
Alibaba and BYD Added to Pentagon List
Chinese tech giant Alibaba and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD have been added to the Department of Defense's list of companies tied to China’s military and intelligence services, alongside other fi...
US Official Calls for 'NATO 3.0'
A high-ranking US official has called for reforms within NATO, advocating for an updated model referred to as 'NATO 3.0'. The initiative aims at addressing the current security challenges faced by all...
HEET Armored Vehicles Mark a New Chapter in the Kingdom’s Defense Industrial Sovereignty
SAMI Land Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries, has unveiled REET armored vehicles, symbolizing an important step towards enhancing the Saudi kingdom's defense industrial soverei...
Coast Guard awards Davie Defense contract for 5 icebreakers
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Davie Defence a significant contract to build five new icebreakers. This move aims to enhance the coast guard's operational capabilities in icy waters, crucial for nat...
Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure
Drones operated by a Mexican drug cartel invaded US airspace near El Paso, leading to the temporary closure of El Paso International Airport for safety reasons. The Department of Defense acted to disa...
Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example
After nearly 6 months of hearings, Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was sentenced to 20 years in prison for offenses unrelated to advocating democracy or opposing Communist Party rule. The ruling highlights the po...
From afterthought to asset: How NATO allies are reimagining their reserve forces
NATO countries are increasingly recognizing the strategic advantages of utilizing reserve forces. These benefits include expanding military mass, acquiring specialized skills not easily found within a...
Threatened by China, Japan’s voters choose to stand tall
In the February 8 Lower House election in Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party won unexpectedly large victories, securing 316 out of 465 seats. The underlying factor i...
Putin Acknowledges Contribution of Afghan War Participants in Safeguarding National Interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin honored the participants of the Soviet-Afghan War for their role in protecting Russia's national interests during a ceremony. The event highlighted the strategic impor...
Ukraine Introduces Military Training for High School Students
The Ukrainian government has initiated a program that mandates military training for high school students across the country as part of broader national security and defense policies....
India's Aerial Impasse: Balancing Urgent Deterrence With Atmanirbhar Ambitions
India faces a dilemma between immediate security needs and long-term self-reliance as the Defence Acquisition Council reviews a landmark proposal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. The e...
US Senators Write Pentagon Seeking Investigation into Chinese Investment in SpaceX
A group of Democratic U.S. senators have addressed the Department of Defense seeking an investigation into potential Chinese investment in SpaceX. The letter expresses concerns over possible security ...
AeroVironment's LOCUST Counter-Drone Laser Used by U.S. Army Near El Paso Airport, Sources Say
Sources report that the U.S. Army is deploying AeroVironment's LOCUST (Land-Based Optical Counter-Converged Unmanned Air System Technology) laser system near El Paso International Airport in Texas to ...
War and Energy Departments Announce Nuclear Energy Initiative
The War Department and the Energy Department have jointly announced a new initiative focusing on nuclear energy development. The release outlines plans for enhancing domestic capabilities in nuclear p...
ISS expels Russian citizen it says planned attack on Estonia
The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) expelled a Russian citizen who was allegedly planning activities harmful to Estonia's national security....
Bondi Criticized by Congress for Unredacted Epstein Files
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism from members of Congress due to her office's release of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Representatives questioned whether this ...
Trump to Direct Pentagon to Buy Coal to Revive Industry
President Trump is considering a directive for the Department of Defense to purchase coal from domestic sources as a means to support and revitalize the American coal industry....
National network needed to repel scam syndicates
The article discusses the impact of organized fraud activities in Australia, highlighting that such criminal actions go beyond simple consumer fraud and pose national security and economic threats. It...
Putin Calls Terror Attacks Pain for All Russians
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that terrorist attacks cause pain for all Russian citizens, emphasizing the shared national suffering and solidarity in response to such incidents....
President Signs FY2026 Defense Bill Including $12 Million for National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center
The President has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations bill, which includes a significant allocation of $12 million specifically designated for the restoration and development of the Nat...
Minister: Limited capabilities can increase risks when detaining ships
The Estonian Minister of the Interior, Igor Taro (Eesti 200), stated that while his country's authorities have detained a container ship suspected of being linked to smugglers, their limited resources...