Belgium Belgium to strengthen airspace security following drones incursions The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026. 07/11/2025
Japan Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded World War II ordnance, authorities said. 09/06/2025
India Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three of its air bases Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”. 10/05/2025
Europe News France begins withdrawing its troops from Senegal France hands control of two military bases to Senegal as it begins its withdrawal process from the West African country. 08/03/2025
Earth News Why are songbird killings on the rise again in Cyprus? Flocks of migrating birds are still meeting a cruel end on their flight path through the island, particularly at a British military base. 08/03/2024
Iraq US base in Iraq attacked after Iran vows revenge for Damascus attack US Central Command said "multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched" at its Al-Assad based in western Iraq. 21/01/2024
Finland Arming an archipelago: Is time running out for Europe's oldest DMZ? Finland's incoming government faces calls from within its own ranks to remilitarise the Åland Islands in case of future Russian aggression. 24/04/2023
Austria Austrian soldier killed in 'exchange of fire' at barracks Austrian media reports the young soldier was shot by a superior officer during an argument. 06/01/2023
The Cube Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military bases Misleading reports about Google Maps were widely shared on social media. 19/04/2022
Albania Albania's communist-era airbase gets NATO makeover The airbase is located 85 kilometres away from the capital Tirana in Kuçova, which used to be called Stalin City during Albania's communist era. 12/04/2022
No Comment Malians celebrate French retreat by burning EU flag In Bamako, Malians celebrate France's departure by burning a European flag, with some demonstrators carrying placards with messages such as "Thanks Wagner" and "France is a terrorist nation" 20/02/2022
Slovakia US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved Thousands of people had rallied against the deal. 09/02/2022
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Fears of coup attempt after gunfire at military bases Gunfire was reported at military barracks across the country on Sunday, prompting the government to deny the army was taking over. 23/01/2022
No Comment Germany: Ramstein airbase becomes a tent city Since last week, grey military planes have been bringing back hundreds of people every flight who have fled the return of the Taliban to Afghanistan. 27/08/2021
Germany 'A matter of honour': US base in Germany rallies to help Afghans The large US military base in western Germany has been transformed into a huge transit camp for Afghan evacuees. 27/08/2021
Netherlands Dutch protesters burn tyres outside base housing Afghan refugees Protesters have burned car tyres outside a military base in the Netherlands where Afghans are being housed after being evacuated from Kabul. 25/08/2021