Keywords: Defense policy


US defense secretary orders annual testosterone screening for troops over 30

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new health initiative requiring annual testosterone screenings for active-duty service members aged 30 and older. The measure, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is intended to identify low testosterone levels that could affect the health, readiness,......

Ukraine advances in EU membership bid with new negotiations on foreign policy and defense

Ukraine has taken another step toward joining the European Union after member states approved the opening of a new phase of negotiations covering security, defense and foreign policy. The decision marks the second major area of discussion in the complex accession process, as Kyiv continues its efforts......

North Korea announces expansion of nuclear capabilities and military intelligence

North Korea has announced plans to further strengthen its nuclear arsenal and expand the role of its military intelligence services as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces, according to state media. The announcement was made following an enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission......

Taiwan revives anti-communist military education amid growing pressure from China

Taiwan has reinstated formal anti-communist patriotic education for military academy graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing increasing military pressure and infiltration threats from China. The move, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday, comes as officials also reported......

Kim Jong-un vows to strengthen North Korea’s defense amid nuclear war fears

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to further strengthen his country’s military capabilities, warning that escalating defense activities by the United States and South Korea are pushing the Korean Peninsula closer to the risk of nuclear confrontation. Speaking after a multi-day meeting......

Istanbul to host NATO parliamentary summit ahead of leaders' meeting

Turkey is preparing to host a high-level parliamentary gathering of NATO member states in Istanbul later this month, reinforcing its role as an important venue for international dialogue on security and defense issues. The two-day summit will bring together parliamentary representatives from across......

US announces review of military presence in Europe, Pete Hegseth says

The United States has announced a comprehensive review of its military presence in Europe, signaling a potential shift in the strategic balance within the NATO alliance. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the reassessment will take place over a six-month period and will examine the......

United States plans military weapons storage in Australia in strategic shift

The United States is reportedly preparing to store military equipment, including weapons, on Australia’s southeastern coast, marking what analysts describe as a significant shift in defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The plan reflects growing efforts by Washington to strengthen its military......

Bulgaria ends military aid to Ukraine from public stockpiles, says “We Have Given Enough”

Bulgaria has announced that it will stop supplying Ukraine with weapons drawn from its national military stockpiles, marking a notable shift in its support policy amid the ongoing war. The decision was confirmed by Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev, who stated that the country has already provided......