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Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack

Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents.

18/12/2025

West Bank

Video shows Israeli army kill two Palestinians on apparent surrender

Israel claims the two men were terrorists, while Palestinians allege the incident represented extrajudicial killing.

28/11/2025

France

Macron announces French voluntary military service from next summer

France will launch a voluntary military service programme for 18 and 19-year-olds in 2026, aiming to enrol 3,000 participants initially and up to 50,000 by 2035, the French president announced on Thursday.

27/11/2025

Europe News

Unidentified drones spark security alert at French military base

An incident involving unidentified drones flying over the Mourmelon-le-Grand camp in France overnight on Monday led to increased security measures and an ongoing investigation, military officials confirmed.

26/09/2025

Europe News

Which European nations require women to do military service?

Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.

02/07/2025

Europe News

Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the 1 million mark, Kyiv says

The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Thursday that Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv says the 1 million mark is not just a statistic, but "a symbol of resistance and resilience".

12/06/2025

Europe News

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Raising a unified European army: Myth or reality?

Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European army — an idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews.

18/04/2025

Europe News

Romanian troops simulate urban warfare to boost military readiness

Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas.

17/04/2025

Europe News

How can EU improve tank production to cut defence dependency on US?

The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe.

08/04/2025

Europe News

EU mulls new defence funding mechanism to boost military readiness

Existing EU defence instruments lack the scale and incentives needed to close capability gaps and respond to growing security challenges as the US steps back from its traditional role in European defence, according to a policy paper by think tank Bruegel, set to be discussed this week in Warsaw.

07/04/2025

Europe News

What will a new defence pact in southeast Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Kubilius: EU needs €70 billion to strengthen military mobility

The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

25/03/2025

Europe News

Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?

As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.

24/03/2025

Europe News

European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine

As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?

France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.

04/03/2025

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Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills

Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.

03/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Defence: What does Europe need to protect itself without the US?

A new report says Europe could face a new aggression within the next decade. Here's what it needs to defend itself without the Americans.

28/02/2025

Business

BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises

The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.

19/02/2025

France

France pushes for EU to step up military AI efforts

Members of the global military community gathered on the side-lines of an AI summit in Paris to discuss how recent developments are impacting ongoing - and future - conflicts.

11/02/2025