Keywords: Military cooperation


NATO drill in Arctic tests civilian and military medical response

A large-scale military exercise in the Arctic is highlighting the growing importance of cooperation between armed forces and civilian institutions in preparing for potential conflict scenarios. Medical personnel, volunteers, and military units recently gathered in the Norwegian city of Narvik to simulate......

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses Iranian drone threats with Saudi crown prince

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the situation in Iran and broader Middle East tensions. Zelenskiy reiterated Ukraine’s offer to assist in countering Iranian-made drones, drawing on Kyiv’s extensive......

Germany deems French defense spending efforts insufficient

Germany has described France’s current efforts to increase defense spending as insufficient, urging Paris to align its rhetoric on European sovereignty with concrete domestic action. Speaking in a radio interview, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stressed that calls for stronger European......

Somalia signs military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia

Somalia announced on Monday the signing of a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region witnessing proxy rivalries between Gulf monarchies. The agreement was signed by Somali Defense Minister Ahmad Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defense......

Egypt and Turkey sign $350 million defense deal for drones and weapons

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed a major military cooperation framework on Wednesday in Cairo, marking a strategic thaw between the regional powers after over a decade of strained ties. Announced following the second meeting of the Egypt-Turkey......

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......

Trump eyes Canada Arctic defenses for cooperation boost

President Donald Trump has sharpened focus on perceived gaps in Canada's Arctic defenses, voicing private concerns to advisors over recent weeks about vulnerabilities to Russian and Chinese threats along its northern border, NBC News reports. This renewed scrutiny hits as the Trump administration......

Morocco and South Korea explore a new strategic axis in the defense industry

Morocco is considering a major shift in its defense procurement strategy by strengthening cooperation with South Korea, a move that could significantly reshape its land and air combat capabilities. According to industry sources, Rabat is studying the possible acquisition of South Korean-made K2 Black......

FAR Inspector General meets UN mission commander in southern provinces

As part of regular meetings between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the United Nations mission in Morocco’s southern provinces, General Mohammed Berrid, FAR Inspector General and Commander of the Southern Zone, received Major General MD Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander of the UN mission’s force,......