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US emphasises military commitment to Europe during NATO war games

America is emphasising its increasing military presence in Europe as Nato's biggest military exercise since the Cold War continues in Norway. Trident Juncture involves all 29 members plus Finland and Sweden. The US has recently increased its military personnel based in Europe.

01/11/2018

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Soldiers train in NATO’s biggest military maneuver since the Cold War

The military exercise brings together some 50,000 personnel, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships and 250 aircrafts from 31 NATO allies and partner nations.

28/10/2018

Norway

NATO begins ‘biggest military drills since end of Cold War’

The exercises stretching from the Baltic Sea to Iceland are designed to test NATO’s response to an attack on Norway.

25/10/2018

Belgium

F-16 wrecked after 'worker accidentally fired at it from other jet'

A fighter jet was destroyed after a technician accidentally fired at it from another aircraft, sources have told Belgian broadcaster VRT.

18/10/2018

Portugal

Portugal's military police chief accused of cover up over arms theft

Members of the Portuguese military police and National Guard were arrested after links with armaments theft in Tancos military base emerged.

26/09/2018

World News

Arrests over Iran military parade attack

Iran's president pledges to fight terrorism after at least 25 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a military parade

25/09/2018

Suriname

Russia blames Israel after military plane shot down near Syria

The Russian Il-20 plane had fourteen people on board as it was coming in to land at Russia's airbase in Syria and was shot down off the Syrian coast.

18/09/2018

Europe News

On board of a NATO plane during a military exercise

Western alliance practiced reaction to interference of hostile fighters

13/09/2018

Russia

Russian war games: What you need to know

For the past two days, the Russian military has been conducting the country's biggest drills in decades, as President Vladimir Putin seeks to send a message to the West but also to his own increasinly-dissatisfied electorate.

13/09/2018

Russia

Show of force by Russia military on exercise

Three hundred thousand troops are involved in the joint China and Russia drills close to the Chinese border

12/09/2018

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Watch: Russian vintage military tank topples at parade

The Soviet tank T-34, which dates back to World War II, capsized when aiming to mount a transport truck.

24/08/2018

Ukraine

Watch: Ukraine celebrates independence with 2,700 metre flag

Every 100 metres representing one year of independence from the Soviet Union.

24/08/2018

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Watch: Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with military parade

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said: "There is nothing we desire more than peace. Nobody strives for peace more than we, the Ukrainians."

24/08/2018

Russia

International Army Games begins; 32 countries compete

Russia’s International Army Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held in last Thursday and will continue until August 11. Thirty-two countries are said to be participating.

01/08/2018

North Korea

North Korea have handed over fifty American human remains from Korea war

There was a ceremony with full military honours before the coffins draped in UN flags were loaded into military transport for the flight to Hawaii on Wednesday. It's the first step in implementing the agreement reached when both leaders met in June

01/08/2018

Russia

Russian Ministry of Defense unveils new high-tech weaponry

Amidst efforts to strengthen its military security and potential, Russia has released footage of what is claimed to be the world's most technologically-advanced strategic weaponry.

19/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK unveils model of new jet fighter, Tempest

New plane is designed to replace Eurofighters around 2035.

16/07/2018

Europe News

Stage set for heated NATO summit in Brussels

Donald Trump expected to renew demands for governments to spend more, amid competing military challenges

10/07/2018

France

Macron's compulsory national service | Euronews Answers

Macron wants to bring compulsory national service back for boys and girls. But what does the programme actually entail? Euronews gives you the answers.

28/06/2018

Australia

Australian soldiers fly Nazi swastika flag in Afghanistan

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14/06/2018