Germany says it will step up military role in NATO amid increased uncertainty

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Death toll from blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port rises to 40

The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters worked...

India signs $7.4B deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets, official says

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US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defense drills

U.S. and Philippine soldiers shot down drones with Stinger missiles during live-fire drills on Sunday, part of annual joint military exercises taking place at a time of simmering tensions with Beij...

Pakistan defense minister says military incursion by India is imminent

Pakistan's defense minister said Monday that a military incursion by neighboring India was imminent in the aftermath of a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir last week — as tensions rise ...

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, US analysts say

The Russian satellite in space U.S. officials believe is connected to a nuclear anti-satellite weapon program has appeared to be spinning uncontrollably — suggesting it may no longer be functioning...

Australia, New Zealand honor military fallen in ANZAC Day memorial services

Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for Anzac Day, a public holiday commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime. Tap for the full brief.

US nuclear force costs projected to rise to $946B through 2034, budget office says

The costs of operating and modernizing America's nuclear forces through 2034 are projected to soar to $946 billion, 25% higher than a 2023 estimate, a report by the non-partisan Congressional Budge...

US poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100B arms package, sources say

The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the issue told Reuters, saying the proposal was being lined up f...

NATO’s Rutte calls for “quantum leap” as Europe boosts defense investment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called for European countries and Canada to make a "quantum leap" in boosting their contribution to the alliance. Tap for the full brief.

Congo and Rwanda to sign accord in US on peace pathway, sources say

Congo and Rwanda plan to sign an agreement in Washington on Friday to promote peace and economic development, sources told Reuters, part of a diplomatic push to end violence after an advance by Rwa...

North Korean cyber spies created US firms to dupe crypto developers

North Korean cyber spies created two businesses in the U.S., in violation of Treasury sanctions, to infect developers working in the cryptocurrency industry with malicious software, according to cy...

EU to help boost Moldovan air defenses against Russian drones

The EU said on Thursday it would provide 20 million euros ($22.74 million) worth of aid to help modernise air defenses in Moldova, a country which has complained of drone incursions from Russia's i...

Russia jails Colombian for nine years after convicting him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine

A Russian court has sentenced Miguel Angel Cardenas Montilla, a Colombian who fought on the side of Ukraine, to nine years in prison for fighting against Russian forces as a mercenary, Russian inve...

Senior Russian military officer killed in car blast near Moscow

A senior Russian military officer was killed when a car exploded Friday in the town of Balashikha — just east of Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee said. Tap for the full brief.