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Russia

Equipment stolen from Russian 'doomsday' military aircraft, media say

The Il-80 craft, known for its ability to survive a nuclear war, was reportedly infiltrated during maintenance at an airfield in the Rostov region.

Ethiopia

From peace prize to civil war in a year? Ethiopia PM sends in military

Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize last year. Now Ethiopia's PM has sent the military into a northern region, stoking fears of a civil war.

Sweden

Sweden to boost military spending amid growing tension with Russia

Russia's been accused by Sweden of entering its airspace and territorial waters without permission.

Ukraine

'Tragedy': Ukraine confirms 22 dead after military plane crash

The crash occurred near the eastern city of Chuhuyiv, some two kilometres away from a military airport.

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Russia-Belarus military drills near Polish border as protests continue

It comes as Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is facing regular protests calling on him to resign.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia arrests seven former military officers over wartime killings

A total of nine people are suspected of the September 1992 crime in Sokolac, according to Bosnia's prosecutor's office.

Iraq

US and Spain hand over base to Iraq as allied retreat continues

On Friday the Iraqi military said four rockets had been fired at Basmaya base but no casualties were reported.

Russia

Ex-journalist denies passing Russian military secrets to NATO country

Ivan Safronov, now an adviser to the Russian space agency, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of spying

Finland

Finland's air force phasing out swastika symbol from its logos

A blue swastika has been used on some unit emblems of Finland's Air Force since it was first established in 1918.

Germany

Germany revamping elite military unit over far-right extremism: Report

Military investigators have been looking into the KSK unit since a group of public German broadcasters reported in 2017 that at a going-away party, members displayed the Hitler salute.

World News

20 Indian troops killed in Himalayas clash with Chinese army

The clash in the Ladakh region Monday was the first deadly confrontation between India and China since 1975.

Russia

Russia's military cathedral

A huge cathedral outside Moscow dedicated to Russia's armed forces has been consecrated after it's planned opening was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic

Romania

Gaffe as tribute to Romania's war dead conducted at Russian memorial

They had meant to honour Romania's war dead but the ceremony was instead directed towards fallen soldiers of the Red Army.

World News

NATO must become more political and global, says alliance's chief

Stoltenberg said allies should strive to reach political consensus quicker and get closer to like-minded countries including Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

Russia

Russian military helicopter crash lands killing all crew

The Defense Ministry did not clarify how many crew members were on board.

Iran

Iran launches military satellite into space amid US tensions

The 'Noor' satellite - meaning 'light' - is in orbit 425km above the Earth's surface.

World News

Euroviews. Gaming and eSports could be the best solution to military recruitment shortages in Europe ǀ View

Action video games specifically can promote a wide range of cognitive skills that are useful in a military setting, such as more accurate attention allocation, higher spatial resolution in visual processing and enhanced mental rotation abilities.

Romania

The region with more coronavirus cases than anywhere in Romania

Military doctors have arrived in Suceava and say conditions in the hospital are similar to "a war".

World News

Coronavirus: NATO is helping fight invisible enemy, says Stoltenberg

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is helping fight an 'invisible enemy' by organising medical supplies and other operations.

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Taiwan military disinfects plane carrying coronavirus ship evacuees

Evacuees will now be kept in quarantine for two weeks.