Defence News
Macron seeks bigger military budget in ‘war economy’
14 June 2022
Macron seeks bigger military budget in ‘war economy’
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a boost to defence budgets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying France was now…
‘Cyprus talks can only happen if 2 states treated equally’
14 June 2022
‘Cyprus talks can only happen if 2 states treated equally’
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu criticized Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration for trying to spoil the negotiation process, as he…
Analysis: What the Ukraine war should teach China
13 June 2022
Analysis: What the Ukraine war should teach China
As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its fourth month, the endgame remains murky. But one thing is clear: Russia’s military…
21 Greek islands with non-military status armed since 1960s
13 June 2022
21 Greek islands with non-military status armed since 1960s
While Turkey once again proved its determination to protect its rights in the Aegean Sea with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s…
US Navy begins building its ‘largest, most advanced’ ballistic-missile sub
13 June 2022
US Navy begins building its ‘largest, most advanced’ ballistic-missile sub
The US has begun building its most advanced Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN), as the country’s military tries to maintain…
Swedish, US troops drill on remilitarized Baltic Sea island
13 June 2022
Swedish, US troops drill on remilitarized Baltic Sea island
Swedish decision-makers demilitarized the Baltic Sea island of Gotland at the start of the century Having to defend Gotland against…
Russia says NATO force buildup in Poland will see ‘proportionate response’
13 June 2022
Russia says NATO force buildup in Poland will see ‘proportionate response’
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has promised a “proportionate response” to a buildup of NATO forces…
France, Australia call settlement of scuttled submarine deal ‘fair and equitable’
13 June 2022
France, Australia call settlement of scuttled submarine deal ‘fair and equitable’
Agreement will help France overcome crisis in its relationship with Australia dating from last year, says defense minister France on…
NATO Baltic Sea military exercise concludes
13 June 2022
NATO Baltic Sea military exercise concludes
Russian warplanes tried to harass participants in the drill, says Swedish defense minister, calling this ‘unacceptable’ Touted as the largest-ever…
Alliance chief: Türkiye’s concerns over Finnish, Swedish NATO bids legitimate
13 June 2022
Alliance chief: Türkiye’s concerns over Finnish, Swedish NATO bids legitimate
‘No NATO ally has suffered more terrorist attacks than Türkiye,’ says Jens Stoltenberg Türkiye’s security concerns about the NATO membership…