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Dutch Queen Máxima training to become army reservist

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Spain invests 33,123 million in military modernisation for NATO

The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed.

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Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering military robotics

A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town.

Germany

German paratrooper unit probed over alleged abuses and antisemitism

The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals.

Poland

Poland scrambles fighter jets for security drill

Civilian airports in Rzeszów and Lublin were temporarily closed in the early hours of Saturday. After several hours, air traffic at both airports was resumed.

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Egypt

Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?

The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?

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France deploys armed forces to fight cattle disease outbreak

France's armed forces are aiding a nationwide cattle vaccination to combat lumpy skin disease.

USA

Trump hints at ground action in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking

Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation.

France

Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept sacrifices

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

The Cube

Which European countries draft women, and why Germany doesn't

Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here's why and how unusual Germany's revived military service is.

Ukraine

Not just a man’s world: How women are changing Ukrainian army

Over 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, nearly 20,000 of them in combat positions. Euronews met with three Ukrainian servicewomen who did not have to stay in the country amid war, yet chose to join the army “because there is just one homeland”.

World News

How do Polish citizens feel about new military training programme?

Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.

Germany

US Army advises food bank to soldiers in Germany amid pay uncertainty

US soldiers in Germany may not receive November pay amid the prolonged US government shutdown. Emergency funds covered October salaries, but future payments are uncertain.

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Nepali army lifts curfew as it tries to regain control after protests

Nepal’s army briefly lifted a curfew in Kathmandu on Thursday as it tried to reassert control following two days of violent anti-government protests that left 30 dead.

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'The Eastern Shield': How Poland wants to defend its borders from invasion

"The Eastern Shield", a 700 km defense project near Poland's eastern border, aims to boost state resilience and protect against armed invasion. Experts, however, debate its effectiveness.

Poland

Russian military drone crashes and explodes in eastern Poland

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the media that the drone was a Russian version of the Shahed model, which is produced by Iran.

Poland

Polish army to mark 1920 military victory with large Warsaw parade

Some NATO troops will also attend Friday's commemoration of the defeat of the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw.