Army

Europe News

Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029

The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments.

01/08/2025

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Indonesian forces rehearse for historic Bastille Day parade in Paris

Indonesian troops joined international forces in central Paris on Wednesday for a rehearsal ahead of France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on 14 July.

09/07/2025

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A Greek defense industry “success story”: Theon Group’s leading role and international presence

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Theon Group began its operations in 1997 in Greece to become today the leading company in the world in manportable electrooptics, which means anything that a soldier carries that is electrooptical.

17/06/2025

USA

US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump military parade

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary.

14/06/2025

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Military show draws crowds as US Army prepares for parade

Hundreds gathered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall near Washington on Wednesday to watch soldiers perform ahead of the US Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

12/06/2025

Europe News

NATO exercise simulates Russian invasion in frontline member states

As Ukrainian forces deal a shock blow to Russia with a widespread drone attack on several Russian airbases, NATO allies are testing the alliance's strength and readiness for war.

02/06/2025

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Gaza death toll rises as Israel begins 'Gideon Chariots' offensive

Israel has launched its most extensive ground assault in Gaza in months, while announcing limited aid will now be permitted into the besieged territory.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Foreign minister: Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence target

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

15/05/2025

Europe News

Three Belgian soldiers injured during training exercise in Scotland

An investigation has been launched to determine exactly what happened during the live firing drill.

13/05/2025

Europe News

Global military expenditure hits new post-Cold War high

The world's 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East.

29/04/2025

Vatican

The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral

With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.

25/04/2025

Europe News

Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025

The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country's spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target agreed in 2014.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Confidential British Army info found scattered on Newcastle streets

The documents also included details such as soldiers' ranks, emails, shift patterns, and weapon issue details, which experts say could represent a security threat for the named individuals.

28/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?

Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US.

25/03/2025

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Ukraine seeks thousands of new recruits to face Russian army

In Donbas, Ukrainian volunteers, some over 40 and newly trained, prepare for battle, believing defence is their only option against Russian invasion.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Could Europe conscript 300,000 troops to deter Russia without the US?

As armed forces across Europe remain stretched and defence budgets constrained, could European nations reinstate compulsory military service? NATO allies are considering conscription.

11/03/2025

Europe News

Rapid mobility of troops still 'problematic', say EU auditors

The EU's military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters on Wednesday.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.

16/12/2024

World News

Kosovo to open first state-financed ammunition factory

Kosovo plans to develop its military industry and transition its security forces into an army by 2028, despite tensions with Serbia and mixed NATO signals.

05/12/2024

Ukraine

Tens of thousands of soldiers have deserted from Ukraine's army

More than 100,000 soldiers have been charged under Ukraine’s desertion laws since Russia invaded in 2022, according to the country’s General Prosecutor.

30/11/2024