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Russia to enlarge armed forces again as Ukraine war takes toll
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to boost the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year. "The authorised ... strength of the Russian armed…
SIPRI: Europe now world’s biggest arms importer
Europe became the world's biggest arms importer over the last five years as governments reacted to Russia's threat and waning confidence in…
What are the military assets in the Arctic?
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland as he says it is the only way for the United States to secure…
US troops could disobey questionable orders, Catholic archbishop says
The Catholic archbishop overseeing the church's work with members of the U.S. military said it would be "morally acceptable" for troops to…
UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war
The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service…
France launches recruitment campaign for new voluntary military service
France said on Monday it was launching a campaign to recruit thousands of young people for a new 10-month voluntary national military…
EU may need 100,000-strong army, says defense commissioner
European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has said the bloc should consider establishing a standing military force of 100,000 troops and overhaul…
Iran: Pope Leo calls for dialogue and peace as US considers military options
The ongoing unrest in Iran has triggered swift and diverse responses from leaders and organizations across the globe. As demonstrations continue to…
Trump calls for record $1.5 trillion defense budget, a 50 percent jump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared he would ask Congress for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027, a massive $500 billion…
Army Chief Concedes Switzerland Lacks Means to Defend Against Major Invasion
Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its…