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Thailand Plans Border Attacks Amid Tensions with Cambodia

Cambodia's Ministry of Defense states that Thailand plans to carry out attacks along the border between the two countries. .
Thailand Plans Border Attacks Amid Tensions with Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia to Discuss Border Conflict Resolution Monday

After four days of border clashes, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss an end to the conflict. .
Thailand and Cambodia to Discuss Border Conflict Resolution Monday

Cambodia Seeks Immediate Ceasefire with Thailand Amid Border Conflict

After several days of fighting, Cambodia wants "an immediate ceasefire" with Thailand, says Cambodia's UN ambassador. Thailand has previously stated that it is ready for talks.
Cambodia Seeks Immediate Ceasefire with Thailand Amid Border Conflict

Saab Secures 1.8 Billion Kronor Order from Czech Republic

The defense company Saab has received an order from the Czech Republic to integrate the mobile air defense system RBS 70 NG with 24 armored vehicles of the MARS model. The order is worth 1.
Saab Secures 1.8 Billion Kronor Order from Czech Republic

British Spies' Identities Revealed in Afghan Data Leak

Personal information about thousands of Afghans who collaborated with the British military was leaked in 2022. But also British spies had their identities revealed, reports BBC.
British Spies' Identities Revealed in Afghan Data Leak

Israeli Strikes Hit Sweida Amid Syrian Troop Withdrawal

Barely a day after Syria's Ministry of Defense announced that they had begun withdrawing their soldiers from Sweida in the southern part of the country, reports are emerging of new Israeli attacks. Over 500 people have been killed in clashes in the province in recent days.
Israeli Strikes Hit Sweida Amid Syrian Troop Withdrawal

99 Dead in Clashes Between Druze and Bedouins in Southern Syria

99 people are reported to have been killed during a day of clashes between Druze and Bedouins in southern Syria. Israel says it has attacked tanks in the country.
99 Dead in Clashes Between Druze and Bedouins in Southern Syria

Metallica Pushes Pentagon to Remove Unauthorized Video

The American defense department posted an entry on X on Friday where the defense minister Pete Hegseth markets the country's military drone capacity with the help of Metallica's classic song "Enter Sandman" from 1991. .
Metallica Pushes Pentagon to Remove Unauthorized Video

Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine for Third Consecutive Night

Russia has fired over 620 drones and about twenty missiles at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force. At least six people have been killed and several injured in the attacks.
Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine for Third Consecutive Night

Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

USA is stopping certain promised arms deliveries to Ukraine, in light of concerns that the country's own arsenal has decreased too much, according to the White House. Ukraine responds by summoning a high-ranking American diplomat in Kyiv.
Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets.
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato agrees on new budget targets.
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

US Defense Plans for Greenland Invasion Discussed by Pentagon

USA's Minister of Defence Pete Hegseth appears to suggest that the defence headquarters Pentagon has developed plans to take Greenland and Panama by force if needed. .
US Defense Plans for Greenland Invasion Discussed by Pentagon

Germany to Provide Multibillion-Euro Military Aid to Ukraine

Germany is preparing a multi-billion support to Ukraine's military. This is announced by the German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius during a visit to Kyiv.
Germany to Provide Multibillion-Euro Military Aid to Ukraine

Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Odessa Leave Three Dead in Ukraine

Three people have been killed in Ukraine during the night, after Russia attacked both the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the port city of Odessa with over 300 drones. .
Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Odessa Leave Three Dead in Ukraine

Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Spain cancels a contract with an Israeli subsidiary for the construction of armored defense weapons. .
Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

Nato may invite Ukraine to a top meeting in June, suggests the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He says he is open to a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, but according to the Kremlin, there are things they need to agree on first.
Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

The US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has received a Boeing 747 that Qatar has offered to President Donald Trump to use as a presidential plane. .
US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Lithuania is to allocate over a billion euros to strengthen its defense along the borders with Russia and Belarus, the country's defense department announced on Monday. .
Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his post to become a UN ambassador instead, the President announces. Waltz is the first really big name to leave during Trump's second term.
Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

British fighter jets attacked the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen on Tuesday, according to a statement from the UK's Ministry of Defence. .
British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

India has signed an agreement to purchase fighter jets from France, announces the Indian Defense Ministry. > We have signed the agreement for 26 Rafale planes, says a spokesperson to AFP.
India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

At least 40 have so far been confirmed dead and over 1,200 are said to have been injured in the massive explosion that shook the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The country's president is visiting the site on Sunday.
Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.
Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access
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