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New secretary-general of International Civil Defence Organization elected
The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) has been elected at a session held in Baku, according to the…
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Latvian leader praises Germany's stronger defence role
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said he thinks Germany's desire to take on more responsibility in the European Union and NATO is a good…
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Zelensky pushing for establishment of European defence industry
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German defence minister defends plans for a draft - only as needed
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated his desire to have a military draft be anchored by law, while stressing that the…
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South Korea and NATO to form defence industry consulting group
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Video shows Malaysia factory fire, not Iranian attack on Israel's air defence system
Arch foes Iran and Israel exchanged devastating strikes for 12 days before adhering to a US-proposed ceasefire on June 24, but a video…
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Merz and Macron stress united defence of Europe ahead of NATO summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have reiterated their commitment to defending freedom and security…
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Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
Regional wars, tariff threats and the US’ pro-fossil fuel policies have sent defence and energy stocks soaring in 2025, but not all is…
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Putin says he plans to further expand Russia's defence industry
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to further expand the country's defence industry as a…
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German Defence Minister Pistorius arrives in Kiev for aid talks
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kiev on Thursday, saying he wants to speak with Ukrainian leaders about the situation…
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Israeli Defence Minister Katz asks Egypt to halt activists at border
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called on Egypt on Wednesday to prevent activists from reaching Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip…
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Israeli defence minister threatens to use ‘all necessary measures’ to stop Gaza-bound aid ship
The Israeli defence minister has threatened to “take all necessary measures” to prevent a humanitarian ship carrying climate campaigner…
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Even after explosive run, European defence stocks may still have firepower left
On Sunday (Jun 1), more than 100 Ukrainian drones, reportedly launched from deep in Russian territory, damaged or destroyed US$7 billion…
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Pistorius: Allies to further strengthen Ukraine's military defence
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Wednesday said that allies are ready to further strengthen Ukraine's military defence.…
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Europe: Shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Tuesday with defence stocks boosting the market after US President Donald Trump threatened additional…
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France, Vietnam sign Airbus, defence deals as Macron visits Hanoi
France and Vietnam signed a deal on Monday (May 26) for 20 Airbus planes, as well as defence and space pacts, as President Emmanuel Macron…
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Push to allow Norway's wealth fund to invest in defence companies falters
Opposition efforts to allow Norway’s US$1.8 trillion wealth fund, the world’s largest, to invest in large defence companies appear to be…
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European Defence Fund funnels money to drones, hypersonic defense, AI
PARIS — The European Union’s executive arm picked 62 defense projects for a combined €910 million ($1 billion) in financing in the latest…
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German gunmaker Heckler & Koch enters drone defence business
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Israeli defence minister says combat in Gaza has 'heavy prices'
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Israel to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence minister
Israel's defence minister has said it will expand its so-called "security zones" in Gaza to include the southern city of Rafah. During a…
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NATO and Japan to deepen defence ties amid threats from Russia, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed on Wednesday to deepen his country's cooperation with NATO in the defence industry in light…
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UK defence minister meets family of Kenyan woman who died after a night out with British soldiers
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Criminal investigators in Kenya said on Monday they have concluded a probe into the death of a young mother in 2012…
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Defence contractor sold for 1 euro is one of Europe’s hottest stocks
A 1 euro bet on a struggling Austrian engine maker has turned into one of the hottest investments in Europe thanks to the boom in defence…