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Merz calls for a more independent Europe amid global challenges

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to strengthen its independence in the face of global instability and shifting power dynamics. Speaking at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's New Year reception in Eschborn, Merz highlighted the rise of major powers that prioritize influence over rules. He......

Drone crashes near Polish military depot, triggering security investigation

Polish military authorities have launched an investigation after an unidentified drone crashed inside a military compound in northeastern Poland, landing only a few meters from a weapons storage facility. The incident has raised fresh concerns over airspace security around sensitive military infrastructure. The......

EU foreign policy chief warns European army would be dangerous

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat for foreign affairs, dismissed calls for a dedicated European military force on Monday, cautioning that it could prove extremely hazardous by muddling NATO's command structure during crises. Speaking at the Oslo Security Conference alongside Norwegian......

Taiwan deploys missiles after Chinese helicopter enters its air defense zone

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected a Chinese military helicopter and six warships operating near its territory on Sunday. The helicopter crossed into the eastern air defense identification zone without breaching the Taiwan Strait median line, marking yet another instance in a pattern......

Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact will not include Turkey

Turkey will not join the bilateral defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a source close to the Saudi military confirmed to AFP on Saturday. This follows statements in mid-January from the Turkish foreign minister suggesting that Ankara was negotiating to join the pact. Speculation had......

Airbus defense chief warns European bureaucracy hampers space ambitions

Europe's leading aerospace firms, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, are advancing plans to merge their space divisions into a single powerhouse entity, aiming to challenge US dominance and address a widening capability gap. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2025 to form this......

France deploys aircraft carrier to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions

The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle departed its Toulon base on January 27, 2026, heading to the North Atlantic for a major multinational military exercise. European leaders seek a united front against recent US pressures over Greenland. The deployment coincides with a diplomatic......

Bangladesh signs defense deal with China to produce drones domestically

Bangladesh has signed a defense agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation International (CETC) to build a drone manufacturing and assembly facility in the country, along with technology transfer, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) announced. The signing ceremony took place at BAF headquarters......

South Korean defense company prepares major $1.9 billion rocket launcher deal with Norway

A leading South Korean defense manufacturer is preparing to finalize a major arms agreement with Norway, valued at approximately $1.9 billion, according to regional media reports. The deal involves the supply of K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems, developed by Hanwha Aerospace, to the Norwegian......