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US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

Wed 21 May 2025 20:54 CEST

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.

Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Mon 5 May 2025 14:15 CEST

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.

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

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

Thu 1 May 2025 16:52 CEST

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

British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

Wed 30 Apr 2025 05:28 CEST

British fighter jets attacked the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen on Tuesday, according to a statement from the UK's Ministry of Defence.

India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

Mon 28 Apr 2025 11:40 CEST

Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

Sun 27 Apr 2025 01:27 CEST

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

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Thu 24 Apr 2025 13:01 CEST

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

Tue 22 Apr 2025 16:48 CEST

A state of emergency has been introduced in the Kirzhach district in the Vladimir region, just east of Moscow, following a powerful explosion at an ammunition depot.

Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

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Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

Mon 21 Apr 2025 01:21 CEST

The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about attack plans against Yemen in another chat group, reports The New York Times. In the chat, there are, among others, his wife, brother, and personal lawyer

Billion Support to Ukraine – 100,000 Drones

Billion Support to Ukraine – 100,000 Drones

Fri 11 Apr 2025 01:03 CEST

Hundreds of thousands of military drones are promised to Ukraine in a new billion-krone support from the United Kingdom and Norway. Germany is simultaneously launching a new cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's countermeasures

Nine Children Among 18 Killed in Russian Attack on Zelensky's Hometown

Nine Children Among 18 Killed in Russian Attack on Zelensky's Hometown

Sat 5 Apr 2025 08:22 CEST

Nine children were among the 18 people killed in a Russian robot attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyj Rih on Friday, according to Dnipropetrovsk's governor Serhij Lysak.

Pentagon Probes Use of Signal App for Discussing Yemen Attack Plans

Pentagon Probes Use of Signal App for Discussing Yemen Attack Plans

Thu 3 Apr 2025 20:32 CEST

The USA's defense headquarters Pentagon is initiating an investigation after, among others, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth used the app Signal to discuss attack plans against Yemen.

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Power Line Attacks Amid Drone Strikes

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Power Line Attacks Amid Drone Strikes

Mon 31 Mar 2025 09:49 CEST

Russia continues to send drones against Ukraine. At the same time, Russia accuses Ukraine of violating the so-called energy weapon ceasefire

Football Fan Discovers Sensitive UK Military Documents in Trash Bag

Football Fan Discovers Sensitive UK Military Documents in Trash Bag

Sat 29 Mar 2025 05:14 CET

Sensitive documents belonging to the British military have been found on a street in northern England, reports BBC Radio Newcastle. The Ministry of Defence in London has launched an investigation

Ukraine and Russia Dispute Claims of Energy Ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia Dispute Claims of Energy Ceasefire

Thu 27 Mar 2025 04:42 CET

No attacks have been made on energy facilities in Ukraine and Russia following reports of a partial ceasefire, Ukraine claims. But Russia disagrees

Sweden's Defense Buildup on Track Despite European Demand Surge

Sweden's Defense Buildup on Track Despite European Demand Surge

Mon 24 Mar 2025 10:40 CET

The defence industry needs to be able to deliver more military equipment faster. But so far, the Swedish rearmament is going according to plan

Trump's NOAA Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Over Public Safety

Trump's NOAA Budget Cuts Spark Concerns Over Public Safety

Sat 22 Mar 2025 16:16 CET

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has cut the budget of the USA's weather agency NOAA. The cutback will affect both international climate research and local forecasts, experts and staff warn

UK Report: Up to 250,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Conflict

UK Report: Up to 250,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Conflict

Thu 20 Mar 2025 14:12 CET

Between 200,000 and 250,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest intelligence report from the UK's Ministry of Defence.

Journalists' Association Warns - Harder to Scrutinize NATO

Journalists' Association Warns - Harder to Scrutinize NATO

Wed 19 Mar 2025 10:44 CET

The Journalists' Union (SJF) criticizes the government's proposal that even "harmless" information about the NATO cooperation should be able to be classified as secret – in some cases for up to 150 years.

Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"

Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"

Mon 17 Mar 2025 11:07 CET

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has cut the budget of the USA's weather agency NOAA. The cutback will affect both international climate research and local forecasts, experts and staff warn

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:49 CET

A weapon manufactured by the defense company Saab and American Boeing is to be sent back to Ukraine after modification to counter Russian GPS disruption, reports the news agency Reuters.

Minister summons chairman responsible for course centre

Minister summons chairman responsible for course centre

Tue 11 Mar 2025 19:56 CET

After the indictment against the government's former security adviser Henrik Landerholm, the Ministry of Defence is summoning the chairman of the foundation that operates the course centre where the classified documents were left behind.

Ukraine: The massive attack is meant to intimidate Putin

Ukraine: The massive attack is meant to intimidate Putin

Tue 11 Mar 2025 04:56 CET

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones have attacked Moscow and other areas in Russia. Over 300 were shot down according to Russian authorities during the night

Hostage Released in Colombia

Hostage Released in Colombia

Sat 8 Mar 2025 18:39 CET