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Russia

Russia confirms military flight exercise between North Pole and North America

Russia's defence minister said the country had conducted its first military training flight via the North Pole to North America since Soviet times.

29/03/2018

World

"Iran has interest in keeping Yemen as a failed state."

Euronews speaks to Saudi General Ahmad Hassan Mohammad Asiri about the war in Yemen, relations with Iran and his country's future.

28/03/2018

Europe News

EU plans to upgrade roads to move armies faster

Plans afoot to make it easier and faster to transport troops and equipment across Europe, in case of conflict

28/03/2018

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Watch: US submarine surfaces from Arctic Ocean

Watch as a US submarine surfaces through ice in the Arctic Ocean

28/03/2018

Israel

West Bank teen, Ahed Tamimi, gets eight months in prison

West Bank teen, Ahed Tamimi, gets eight months in prison for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers after a plea deal that helped her avoid more serious charges.

22/03/2018

USA

US Navy’s show of strength in Pacific with F-35 deployment

The US Navy has deployed F-35B stealth fighters on an aircraft carrier for the first time – and has chosen to do so in the Pacific in a clear warning to China and North Korea.

07/03/2018

USA

Suspicious substance in letter afflicts 11 at US marine base

People who came into contact with the substance have reported nosebleeds and burning hands. Three are being treated in hospital.

28/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king reshuffles top military posts, adds first female deputy

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reshuffled some of the kingdom’s top military officers and several deputy ministers on Monday in a broad shakeup seen as elevating younger officials in key economic and security areas.

27/02/2018

Cyprus

Tension between Turkey and Cyprus over gas search

Cyprus has accused the Turkish military of obstructing a ship contracted by Italian oil company Eni from approaching an area to explore for natural gas

11/02/2018

Israel

Iran denies involvement in downed Israeli fighter jet

Israel has struck back at what it claims are Iranian targets in Syria after an Israeli F-16 jet was downed under Syrian fire.

10/02/2018

World News

Watch: Russian jet intercepts US spy plane

The Russian jet came within 1.5 metres of the American surveillance aircraft.

31/01/2018

World News

Fitness tracking app gives away military base locations

Heatmaps created by fitness tracking app Strava appear to reveal military US and Western military outposts

29/01/2018

Afghanistan

More blasts rock beleaguered Afghan capital

Explosions were heard in the early hours of Monday morning close to the Marshal Fahim military academy in Kabul. This latest incident comes just two days after a deadly ambulance attack in the city.

29/01/2018

United Kingdom

Stark choice for Britain: invest in army or face Russian attack

The UK has a black hole in its defence budget whilst the Russia is developing "eye-watering" military capabilities. In a rare political intervention, Britain's army chief has called for additional defence funding.

23/01/2018

World News

British army chief calls for investment in defence

The UK's chief of general staff Sir Nick Carter warns a bigger military budget is required to keep up with Russia.

22/01/2018

United Kingdom

US Air Force in bombing exercise over North Sea

B52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have been conducting wargaming exercises from British bases, designed to enhance NATO's capability.

19/01/2018

United Kingdom

UK and France announce joint military operations

But leaders set to clash on changes to Calais border arrangements post Brexit

17/01/2018

World News

Turkish military plane crashes into hillside

A Turkish military cargo plane crashed in the western province of Isparta on Wednesday, killing two pilots and a technician, the army said.

17/01/2018

World News

Russia reinforces military presence in Crimea

Russia ramps up military reinforcements in Crimea, despite economic sanctions being extended last month,

14/01/2018

USA

US military to accept transgender recruits after Trump drops appeal

By deciding not to appeal court rulings, the White House has paved the way for transgender people to enlist in the US military from Monday.

30/12/2017