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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.

Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Spain cancels a contract with an Israeli subsidiary for the construction of armored defense weapons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

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

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. Chaos is reported to reign in the Defense Headquarters Pentagon.

Billion Support to Ukraine – 100,000 Drones

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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. It will cost us many lives, says a former high-ranking official to TT.

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

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

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"

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. It will cost us many lives, says a former high-ranking official to TT.

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

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.