Keywords: Defense


Pentagon faces higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly facing significantly higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran, with internal estimates suggesting total expenses could far exceed earlier public figures. According to reports citing officials familiar with internal assessments, the overall......

U.S. House Republicans unveil $95 billion spending blueprint for defense, election and agriculture priorities

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a $95 billion budget framework that would boost defense and intelligence spending while allocating funding to support the implementation of parts of former President Donald Trump's election integrity agenda. The proposal, released......

Morocco ranks 65th in global air force power index for 2026

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has been ranked 65th worldwide and fourth in Africa in the 2026 Global Air Power Index published by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The report evaluates air forces based not only on fleet size but also on operational capability, technological......

Moody’s warns higher European defense spending could pressure sovereign credit ratings

Moody’s has warned that Europe’s growing responsibility for its own security could place additional pressure on the sovereign credit ratings of several European countries as governments increase defense spending in the coming years. The credit rating agency said the evolving security landscape......

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......

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......

Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv as European allies reinforce support for Ukraine

Russia launched another wave of missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital as air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming ballistic missiles. The renewed assault came only hours after European leaders gathered in Paris alongside Ukrainian 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......