Keywords: Military cooperation


Morocco and the United States sign agreement to establish joint African military training center

Morocco and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint multi-domain military training and experimentation center in Morocco, reinforcing their long-standing defense partnership and strengthening security cooperation across Africa. The agreement was signed during......

Macron urges Europe to reject fragmented defence strategies amid rising security challenges

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations to strengthen defence cooperation, arguing that separate national military strategies would undermine the continent’s ability to respond effectively to growing security challenges. Speaking during his traditional address to the French......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich......

Erdogan calls for removal of NATO defence barriers as Turkey seeks deeper industry role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged NATO members to remove restrictions affecting defence cooperation between allies, arguing that greater industrial integration is essential to strengthening the alliance’s security capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the NATO leaders’......

Indonesia to acquire Indian BrahMos and Astra missiles in major defence deal

Indonesia is set to purchase BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles from India, marking a significant expansion of defence cooperation between the two countries and reinforcing New Delhi's ambitions to become a leading global arms exporter. The announcement......

China and Russia launch joint naval exercises near Qingdao to strengthen strategic military cooperation

China and Russia have announced the start of a new round of joint naval exercises beginning Monday, in a move that underscores their deepening strategic alignment amid ongoing global tensions linked to the war in Ukraine. According to statements from the Chinese Ministry of Defence and Russian authorities,......

China and Russia to hold joint naval drills near Qingdao before Pacific patrols

China and Russia will conduct a new round of joint naval exercises off the coast of Qingdao next week, further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries as they expand coordinated operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement was made on Sunday by China's Ministry of......

Morocco weighs Rafale F4.3 fighter jet option as defence ties with France deepen

Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention......

Kallas says the European Union does not need a unified army

The European Union does not need to establish a unified military force because the armed forces of its member states already form part of NATO's collective defense system, according to Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Speaking in a recent interview,......