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Macron signs AI and technology partnership during Singapore visit
France and Singapore have signed a partnership covering AI, technology and defence, with potential implications for European digital…
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Cyprus and Israel Negotiate €150 Million Naval Defence Deal
Cyprus and Israel are negotiating a reported €150 million naval defence deal involving Israel Shipyards and Rafael, but…
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Qatar Plans Defence Partnership as Hormuz Disruption Fuels Energy Crisis Concerns
Qatar is planning a new defence partnership as Hormuz disruption threatens energy exports, global trade and European gas…
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Qatar Plans Regional Defence Partnership as Energy Disruption Warnings Grow
Qatar is preparing a regional defence partnership while warning that energy and shipping disruptions linked to tensions with…
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Norway Considers Allowing Its Wealth Fund to Invest in Nuclear Arms Makers
Norway is considering allowing its €2 trillion sovereign wealth fund to invest in nuclear-arms manufacturers, but public consultation…
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Defence Budget 2027: Ireland Announces €1.6 Billion Funding Boost
Ireland’s defence budget 2027 will exceed €1.6 billion, funding personnel growth, maritime security, cyber capabilities and Civil Defence.
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Ukraine Reports Overnight Restrictions on Military Starlink Connections
Ukraine says an overnight Starlink restriction disrupted military drone missions, raising fresh concerns about communications dependence during the…
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Trump Calls Greenland Vital to US and European Security as Defence Presence Expands
Trump has called Greenland vital to US and European security as a new agreement allows Washington to expand…
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Ceuta Troops Absent as Spain Holds National Day Parade in Madrid
Spain’s National Day parade featured new military technology, but Ceuta troops remained deployed after July’s migration crisis.
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NATO commander unveils ‘block, blunt and break’ defence strategy
NATO’s top European commander has outlined a defensive “block, blunt and break” strategy using conventional forces, drones and…
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Into Sea of Japan, Seoul Says
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, prompting an emergency security review in South…
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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Seal Defence Pact Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a defence pact aimed at strengthening regional security amid rising Middle…
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Trump Awards Elon Musk the US National Medal of Science
Donald Trump has awarded Elon Musk the US National Medal of Science, recognising his work in space, communications…
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After 265 Days at Sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after 265 consecutive days at sea, following a demanding…
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Sweden to Send Patriot Air Defence Systems and Troops to Poland
Sweden will send Patriot air-defence systems and around 100 troops to Poland from December to protect the Rzeszów-Jasionka…
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France Tests M51.3 Nuclear-Capable Missile from Submarine
France has conducted the first submarine launch of its upgraded M51.3 nuclear-capable missile, without a warhead, in a…
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Spain’s Housing Crisis Becomes Key Test for Sánchez Before Snap Election
Spain’s housing crisis is central to the 29 November snap election, with the result potentially reshaping migration, defence…
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Azerbaijan and Regional Partners Begin Karabakh Military Exercise
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan have begun a military exercise in Karabakh, highlighting wider security and connectivity ties across…
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Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan Hold Major Military Exercise
Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have completed a major exercise covering drone warfare, cyberattacks, disinformation and maritime security.
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EU Expands Mediterranean Naval Mission to Counter Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The EU plans to expand its Mediterranean naval mission to counter Russia’s shadow fleet and protect critical subsea…