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London defence college bans Israelis over Gaza escalation
Britain has banned Israelis from attending the Royal College of Defence Studies due to the ongoing war in Gaza, leading to a strong reaction...
Sweden Boosts Defense Spending to 2.8% of GDP, Nearing NATO Target
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The Swedish government, in a significant move to fortify its national security, has unveiled a plan to increase defense funding by 26.6 billion...
Albanese in PNG Ahead of Defence Treaty Signing
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Papua New Guinea, where he plans to sign a defence treaty on Wednesday.
This agreement aims to strengthen ties...
New York Declaration: From US-led destabilization to Chinese-led development in the Middle East
Recently, a high-level UN conference urged Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution. The “New York...
Russian Drone Breach Tests NATO unity
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The drone incursion over Poland marks one of the most serious direct breaches of NATO airspace in recent years. The swarm of nearly 20...
Military Drills See Russia Unveil Hypersonic Missiles, Heavy Bombers
Russia announced on Sunday that it launched a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile at a target in the Barents Sea during military exercises with Belarus.
The...
Major Russian Refinery Hit in Large-Scale Ukrainian Drone Attack
Ukraine launched a significant attack using at least 361 drones to target Russia, leading to a brief fire at the Kirishi oil refinery, with...
US to Access Australian Submarine Shipyard in $8B AUKUS Expansion
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Australia will invest $8 billion to upgrade the Henderson shipyard in Western Australia into a maintenance hub for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS...
The Regulatory Superpower Myth: Masking Decline with Rules
The EU increasingly embraces its role as a “regulatory superpower,” exporting rules where it struggles to compete in innovation and economic dynamism. Yet regulation...
Ukraine requests $120 billion for 2026 defense budget amid ongoing war
Ukraine will need over $120 billion for its defense in 2026 as the war with Russia continues into its fourth year, according to Defence...