Europe, Ukraine and The defence

EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says
The defence ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland met in Paris on Wednesday, promising concrete steps to boost European defence and provide security guarantees for Ukraine as Washington pursues rapprochement with Moscow.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry greenlights new drone WINFLY for military use
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has approved the Ukrainian-made WINFLY uncrewed aerial systems for use by the Armed Forces. The systems are built on frames of various sizes and incorporate the experience of frontline UAV operators.
Europe's top defense ministers back Ukraine, won't promise troops
Europe's top defense leaders vowed ongoing support for Ukraine in case of a ceasefire deal with Russia, but stopped short of promising boots on the ground.
UK defence minister to meet US counterpart Hegseth on Ukraine peace plan
British defence minister John Healey will meet U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, Britain's ministry of defence said.
Five European defence ministers discuss 'push for peace' in Ukraine
Defence ministers from five major European NATO member states met on Wednesday in Paris to discuss military security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of peacekeeping troops, in the event of a peace deal with Russia.
European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy. View on euronews
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Japan eyes expanding military base near Taiwan amid defense buildup
Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to expand a two-year-old army base on Ishigaki Island, near Taiwan, as part of efforts to ...
'Extraordinary' security breach as Ministry of Defence staff lose 269 phones in 2 months
Exclusive: MPs are calling for the MOD to provide answers after more than 260 phones were recorded as misplaced, lost or ...
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F-35 partners fully committed to program, Dutch defense minister says
Some European researchers and lawmakers expressed concern in recent weeks that America might block allies from using their ...
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Denel’s move into the Department of Defence to cost R67 million
As the Department of Public Enterprises has ceased to exist, state-owned defence conglomerate Denel is being moved into the Department of Defence (DoD), and over the next three years, R66.5 million of ...
Colombia’s new defense minister vows to reclaim territory lost to rebel groups
Colombia’s newly appointed defense minister says he will focus on taking back territory lost to rebel groups that have forced ...
Syrian Defense Ministry Announces Completion of Military Operations Against Assad Loyalists
Members of the Syrian security forces secure an area, after hundreds were killed in some of the deadliest violence in 13 ...
Chinese defense ministry says reports on China building large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ‘speculative’
Photo:Chinese Defense Ministry. In response to a media inquiry on reports regarding the US claiming that China may be building a large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that would ...
Syrian defence ministry says operation against Assad loyalists is over
DUBAI (Reuters) -A Syrian military operation against loyalists of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad has been completed, ...
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Ministry of Defence condemns election violence
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) has expressed concern about reports of alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the armed security officers, attacking, beating ...