Keywords: Armed forces


Germany plans to expand homeland security force to more than 10,000 personnel by 2035

Germany is planning a significant expansion of its Bundeswehr Homeland Security Division, with the force expected to grow from its current planned strength of around 6,500 personnel to more than 10,000 troops by 2035. According to Major General Andreas Henne, commander of the division, the expansion......

Canada prepares emergency evacuation as wildfires spread smoke across North America

Canadian authorities are preparing to evacuate the remote community of Fort Hope in northwestern Ontario as rapidly spreading wildfires threaten the area and send dense smoke across large parts of North America. The evacuation operation will involve the Canadian Armed Forces, which is deploying aircraft......

Morocco strengthens its position as an emerging military power through long-term defense strategy

Morocco continues to strengthen its military capabilities through a long-term modernization strategy aimed at enhancing national security, improving operational readiness, and developing a competitive domestic defense industry. The country's sustained investment in advanced military technology reflects......

Morocco formalizes participation in international stabilization force for Gaza

Morocco has officially confirmed its participation in an international stabilization force for Gaza, marking a new step in the country's commitment to regional peace, humanitarian assistance, and international cooperation. The agreement was signed in Rabat during a ceremony attended by senior Moroccan......

Morocco and United States launch plans for African multidomain training center in Tan-Tan

Morocco and the United States have taken a new step in strengthening their strategic defense partnership with the signing of an agreement to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC). The future facility, planned for Tan-Tan by 2030, aims to become a major platform......

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......

France’s 2026 Bastille Day military parade to showcase record forces and strong support for Ukraine

France will stage one of its largest Bastille Day military parades in recent history on July 14, bringing together thousands of service members, dozens of aircraft and international contingents in a display designed to underscore the country's defence capabilities and its continued support for Ukraine. President......

Morocco accelerates development of advanced domestic defense industry

Morocco is accelerating efforts to establish a modern domestic defense industry as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen its strategic autonomy, expand industrial capabilities, and reduce dependence on imported military equipment. In recent years, the Kingdom has shifted from focusing primarily......

UK prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledges defence revival in response to global threats

The United Kingdom’s expected next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged to strengthen the country’s military capabilities and defence industry, arguing that a more unstable international environment requires a renewed commitment to “hard power.” Burnham, who is expected......