"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including 'dream' submarines
Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including 'dream' submarines
U.S. will not send troops to Ukraine, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

U.S. will not send troops to Ukraine, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
Russia offers India its most advanced Su-57 stealth fighter jet

Russia offers India its most advanced Su-57 stealth fighter jet
Drones become most common cause of death for civilians in Ukraine war, UN says

Drones become most common cause of death for civilians in Ukraine war, UN says
Exclusive-US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources

Exclusive-US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources
India opens air show with eye on boosting defence manufacturing and exports

India opens air show with eye on boosting defence manufacturing and exports
India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits, sources say

India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits, sources say
Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says

Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says
Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress

Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress
Trump says he may meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy next week

Trump says he may meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy next week
Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says

Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says
Poland backs idea of rearmament bank to pay for EU defence

Poland backs idea of rearmament bank to pay for EU defence
Ukraine receives F-16s from Netherlands, first Mirage jets from France

Ukraine receives F-16s from Netherlands, first Mirage jets from France
Ukraine receives F-16 jets from Netherlands, defence minister says

Ukraine receives F-16 jets from Netherlands, defence minister says
Ukraine's military to roll out units of robotic vehicles

Ukraine's military to roll out units of robotic vehicles
U.S. readies new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, WSJ reports
U.S. readies new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, WSJ reports
US arms shipments to Kyiv briefly paused before resuming over weekend, sources say

US arms shipments to Kyiv briefly paused before resuming over weekend, sources say
Mass shootings horrify the Balkans. But illegal guns still thrive

Mass shootings horrify the Balkans. But illegal guns still thrive
US Defense Secretary Hegseth to visit border on first trip

US Defense Secretary Hegseth to visit border on first trip
Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week

Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week
France rejects US criticism of its defence spending

France rejects US criticism of its defence spending
EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding
EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding
Rheinmetall rules out attack after explosion at Spanish munitions factory

Rheinmetall rules out attack after explosion at Spanish munitions factory
NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic

NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic
Germany approves weapons worth about $2.6 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Germany approves weapons worth about $2.6 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Germany's budget committee wants to approve 3 billion euros for Ukraine, sources say

Germany's budget committee wants to approve 3 billion euros for Ukraine, sources say
Ukraine anti-graft agency investigates defence minister amid procurement dispute

Ukraine anti-graft agency investigates defence minister amid procurement dispute
How transgender troops prepared to fight Trump's new policy

How transgender troops prepared to fight Trump's new policy
Emirati state weapons contractor invests in Israeli defense supplier
Emirati state weapons contractor invests in Israeli defense supplier
Lawsuit says Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine

Lawsuit says Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine
Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement

Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement
Murder plot against Rheinmetall CEO was part of sabotage campaign, NATO says

Murder plot against Rheinmetall CEO was part of sabotage campaign, NATO says
Italy in favour of Saudi Arabia joining GCAP jet deal

Italy in favour of Saudi Arabia joining GCAP jet deal
US arms exports hit record in 2024 on Ukraine-related demand

US arms exports hit record in 2024 on Ukraine-related demand
US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this

US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this
Indonesia in talks to buy Russian-Indian missile as President Prabowo visits Delhi, sources say

Indonesia in talks to buy Russian-Indian missile as President Prabowo visits Delhi, sources say
Ukraine seeks recovery investment in Davos as Trump urges peace

Ukraine seeks recovery investment in Davos as Trump urges peace
Taiwan premier decries 'suicidal' budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink

Taiwan premier decries 'suicidal' budget cuts, may ask parliament to rethink
Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk

Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security

EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security
Japan has no choice but to strengthen defence, foreign minister tells new Trump administration

Japan has no choice but to strengthen defence, foreign minister tells new Trump administration
Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons

As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions

Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished