Keywords: Defense


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......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

Germany explores expanding U.S. weapons production domestically, Financial Times reports

Germany is reportedly seeking to expand the domestic production of U.S.-designed weapons, according to the Financial Times, in a move aimed at strengthening European defense capabilities and reducing reliance on external military supply chains. Citing informed sources, the newspaper reported that Berlin......

Israeli defense minister says army will remain ‘Indefinitely’ in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria zones

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the Israeli military will maintain an indefinite presence in what he described as “security zones” in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, a statement that underscores the long-term security posture adopted by Israel amid ongoing regional conflict. The......

Moroccan defense manufacturer strengthens position in NATO supply chain standards

Morocco's defense manufacturing sector continues to gain international attention as the country expands its industrial capabilities and strengthens its role in the global defense supply chain. Recent reports suggest that Moroccan-made military products are increasingly meeting internationally recognized......

Germany and the Netherlands inaugurate NATO command center in Estonia amid regional security concerns

Germany and the Netherlands have officially inaugurated a new military command center in Estonia, reinforcing NATO's presence along its eastern flank as the alliance continues to strengthen its collective defense posture in response to ongoing security concerns in the region. The inauguration ceremony......

India denies reports of alleged Chinese military incursion in Arunachal Pradesh

India has rejected media reports claiming that units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had recently crossed into the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and established military camps in the area. In an official statement, the Indian Army dismissed the allegations as unfounded,......

Scientists monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 as its next Earth approach draws attention

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has become one of the most closely monitored near-Earth objects as astronomers continue to study its future trajectory, although experts emphasize that the current risk of an impact with Earth remains extremely low. The renewed attention comes as the world marks World Asteroid Day......

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,......