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Japan issues 'strong protest' over N.Korea missile launch

North Korea has fired another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan according to both US and South Korean officials.

Spain

Spanish weapons in the international market

Homsec is an exhibition of the Defence and Security sectors attended by more than 15,000 visitors from 40 countries and 195 exhibitors in the city of Madrid during the month of…

Europe News

US tells NATO members to cough up more cash

NATO’s spending target of two percent of the yearly economic output of members is neither “reachable nor desirable.

Spain

Anti-militarism groups clash in Madrid over defence exhibition

Homsec is an exhibition held in Madrid for the defence and security sectors, attended by more than 15,000 visitors from 40 countries and 195 exhibitors.

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World News

Deadly attack on Russian military base in Chechnya

More than 12 people are dead after an attack by Chechen militants against a Russian military base.

Business Planet

Business opportunities with the Dual-use trend

This episode of Business Planet comes from Sicily and looks at the Dual-use trend and the tremendous opportunities it can present.

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How cooperation makes military and civilian airspaces safer

How do military and civil air traffic controllers coordinate to keep flights over Europe safer?

France

Video shows Paris Orly airport attack on soldier

Video has emerged of last weekend’s attack at a Paris airport, when an armed man briefly took a soldier hostage before being shot dead.

Estonia

NATO troops arrive in Estonia to deter "Russian aggression"

In total, around 4,000 personnel will monitor for - and defend against - any potential Russian incursions.

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Prince William and Kate celebrate St Patrick's Day

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, honoured the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards on Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day (March 17), handing out shamrocks to th

Egypt

Egyptian military to print high school exam papers to curb leakage

After last year's national high school examination leakage, Egypt's education ministry is proposing to use the military to strengthen efforts in preventing exam malpractices.

USA

Victims of Marine Corps harassment scandal speak out

Last week news broke of a Facebook group which shared intimate images of female US Marine Corps soldiers.

USA

US to change its approach to North Korea after missile tests

Nikki Haley has told the United Nations Security Council the US is re-thinking its diplomatic approach to North Korea following repeated missile tests by the secretive…

Russia

Russian Defence Ministry holds Women's Day beauty contest

"Makeup under Camouflage" competition held for female Russian soldiers

Israel

International Women's Day: combat training with the Israeli armed forces

The Israeli armed forces are among the most advanced in the world in terms of opportunities for female combatants.

Europe News

EU agrees on military HQ

The EU will set up its own military headquarters, ministers agreed on Monday.

China

China sticks with overall slow-down in defence spending

Beijing looks set to increase defence spending by seven per cent this year, which is less than previous years

Iran

Iran tests Russian-made air defence system

Moscow had suspended delivery of the system back in 2010 after objections from the US and Israel

Sweden

Sweden reintroduces military service

Officials say it is because of what Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist calls a deteriorating security environment in Europe and around Sweden.

Sweden

Sweden reintroduces military conscription

Looking at Russia over their shoulder leads Sweden to bring back military service