South Korea to increase defense budget by 8.2% next year

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday the country's defense budget for next year would rise by 8.2% to 66.3 trillion won ($47.1 billion), adding that peace would only be possible o...

US, France step up joint military satellite moves to counter China in space

France and the United States are planning a second joint mission of coordinated satellite maneuvers in orbit—part of a growing push to sharpen allied spying capabilities as China expands its own mi...

Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect NATO's east

Romania hopes to quickly set up production on its territory of defensive drones with Ukraine for domestic use as well as by European Union and NATO allies, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said in an int...

France investigates suspected “shadow fleet” oil tanker anchored off coast

The French Navy said on Tuesday that authorities were investigating a possible infraction by the oil tanker Boracay, a vessel suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the ...

POTUS says he will fire US military leaders if he doesn't like them

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Europe “no longer at peace” with Russia, says Germany's Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Europe "is not at war ... but no longer at peace" with Russia. Tap for the full brief.

US proposal for “temporary” Gaza governance includes Trump, Tony Blair

A peace plan released by the White House on Monday to end Israel's war in Gaza included surprise roles in a post-war Gaza for two familiar political figures: former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and...

White House wants 100 troops sent to Illinois, governor says

With growing scenes of conflict involving federal immigration agents in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Monday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ...

US considering Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

Supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could significantly expand its strike capabilities, enabling it to hit targets deep inside Russian territory, including military bases, logistics hubs, airfie...

“A secret no more” Russia and North Korea's war on Ukraine celebrated in Moscow exhibit

Smiling Russian and North Korean troops shown holding the two countries' flags as they celebrate their victory over Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, and a painting of Pyongyang's troops e...

Romania eyes hundreds of Abrams tanks

Romania's defense ministry has asked parliament to approve a plan to acquire hundreds of Abrams tanks as well as ammunition, parts and training worth more than $7 billion, it said in a statement on...

Ex-aide to top AfD politician jailed for spying for China

An aide to a top far-right politician was jailed for almost five years on Tuesday after a German court found him guilty of spying on German military shipments and Chinese dissidents for over 20 yea...

Hegseth slams “fat generals,” says officers should resign if they don't support his agenda

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they sho...

US begins detailing shutdown plans as deadline nears

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration started detailing its plans on Monday for which services it will pause if the federal government shuts down this week, with the U.S. health department s...

Denmark bans drone flights after fresh drone sightings at military bases

Denmark ordered a ban on Sunday on civil drone flights, after drones were observed at several military facilities overnight, following a week in which drone sorties caused the temporary closures of...