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28 February

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu shaking hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a courtesy call.

Russian Security Chief Meets Anwar in Malaysia

Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks on defense and security with Malaysia's leader on Thursday, as Moscow seeks to boost ties with Southeast Asia after its sudden rapprochement with the United States under President Donald Trump.

27 February

Danish soldiers patrol the area of the port of Aarhus, Denmark

Giulia Bernacchi

Denmark to Boost Defense Spending Beyond 3% of GDP in Two Years

Denmark has planned to allocate more than 3 percent of its GDP to defense over the next two years, committing 50 billion kroner ($7 billion).

27 February

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus to Build Joint Communications Network for French Warships

The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to develop a communications network for the French Armed Forces’ surface and underwater fleets.

27 February

Joe Saballa

France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail

The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.

27 February

Montenegro Armed Forces Bell 505 and 412 helicopters

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron Canada Wins Upkeep Deal for Montenegro’s 505, 412 Helicopters

Bell Textron Canada has received a contract to provide maintenance and repair services for the Montenegro Armed Forces Bell 505 and 412 helicopters.

27 February

Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Photo: Roshel

Inder Singh Bisht

Canadian Roshel to Help Build Armored Vehicles in Ukraine

Ukrainian state-owned defense firm Ukroboronprom has signed an agreement with Canada’s Roshel for the joint production of armored vehicles in Ukraine.

27 February

Joe Saballa

British Army Called Europe’s ‘Laughing Stock’ Due to Obsolete Weaponry

A senior British Army officer has labeled his own organization the “laughing stock” of Europe, criticizing its outdated weapons as ineffective against enemy forces.

27 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says No Security Promises or NATO for Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out offering US security guarantees or NATO membership for Ukraine as his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to visit to seal a deal on handing over natural resources.

26 February