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US to scale back Africa footprint and demands better 'burden sharing'

The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence.

USA

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut 20% of top military positions

Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country's armed forces.

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.

Tech News

Europe says hypersonic weapons are 'critical' tech. What are they?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?

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Europe News

Senator slams Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on Europe troop level plan

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

Europe News

Greece to spend €25 billion on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.

Europe News

The EU’s defence SMEs want to ramp up. Here’s why they struggle

The EU wants to be able to protect itself, alone, from a potential attack from 2030, but defence SMEs have faced challenges to access financing for years.

Europe News

Netherlands wants to more than double military personnel by 2030

Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Dutch government wants to more than double the number of people serving in the armed forces, from 70,000 to 200,000 people.

Culture news

Survival manual to be sent to every French household by this summer

In an uncertain international context, the French government is preparing to distribute a survival booklet to all households...

Europe News

Macron says France will increase orders for Rafale fighter jets

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a modernisation of one of the country's main air bases with the latest nuclear missile technology.

Europe News

While the government backs ReArmEu public opinion remains divided

Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the issue, with strong opposition from 5 Star Movement supporters.

Culture news

American war hero images erased as US Defense purges DEI content

War heroes and military firsts are among 3,500 images flagged for removal in the Pentagon's purge of DEI content.

North Korea

Pyongyang upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft

Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country's first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion.

Europe News

UK PM Keir Starmer 'ready' to put troops on the ground in Ukraine

Starmer's comments are the first time the leader has publicly and explicitly said he would be willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Sudan

Dozens killed after market is shelled by paramilitary group in Sudan

An attack on an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman by a paramilitary group killed 54 people and wounded at least 158, health authorities said on Saturday.

Myanmar

Four years ago Myanmar's military staged a coup and sparked a war

Peace prospects look bleak as a civil war rages despite international pressure on the military four years after it seized power from an elected civilian government.

Europe News

Ukraine's 'avoiders' try to dodge being drafted into a bloody war

As Ukraine enters its fourth year of full-scale war following Russia's invasion, its armed forces face a growing crisis.

Europe News

Denmark to spend €2bn on Arctic security as Trump threatens Greenland

Copenhagen is boosting its military spending and holding talks with European allies as Trump ramps up his expansionist rhetoric.

Europe News

Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP

The Baltic nation's announcement comes weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO allies should spend at least 5% of GDP on defence.

France

Crew reveals information about France's nuclear submarines on Strava

France's Navy personnel revealed classified information about submarine patrols through the Strava fitness app, found an investigation by Le Monde.