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Poland's foreign minister says Russia too weakened to confront NATO

Russia’s military is too depleted to confront NATO after sustaining massive losses in its war against Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in an interview, describing Moscow’s current capacity as severely diminished for years to come. Sikorski told the Czech weekly Respekt that......

Zelensky rejects European security plan as replacement for US commitment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told European leaders in Brussels that Europe’s proposed security guarantees cannot replace the binding commitment of the United States. Speaking at the European Council summit, he insisted that only a US-backed system modeled on NATO’s Article 5 could......

Russia deploys 170,000 troops in bid to seize key Ukrainian city

Russia has amassed approximately 170,000 soldiers in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region for a large-scale offensive to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Friday. This represents one of Moscow’s most significant troop deployments in a single......

Belgium plans €1 billion investment in military data centers

Belgium is preparing to invest €1 billion in the construction of military data centers as part of its national defense strategy, according to local media reports published on Thursday. The plan, included in the 2026–2029 Military Programming Law, envisions the deployment of secure data hubs......

France's military chief warns of potential Russian threat within five years

The outgoing French Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has issued a stark warning about a potential military threat from Russia to Europe within the next five years. Speaking days before his departure at the end of August, Burkhard shared his concerns in an interview with The Economist,......

French military completes withdrawal from Senegal, ending regional presence

The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......

AFRICOM rules out relocating headquarters to Morocco, citing financial constraints

Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......

Spain considers military options for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Spain remains cautious about sending troops to Ukraine for a potential European Union peacekeeping mission, unlike some of its European counterparts. Current reports indicate that the Ministry of Defence is evaluating multiple scenarios, awaiting developments in peace negotiations. Prime Minister Pedro......

Australia Boosts Missile Production Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Australia is set to significantly enhance its missile production capabilities in response to evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. During a recent address at the National Press Club in Canberra, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at bolstering......