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29 May

Russia Intensifies Recruitment of African Mercenaries for Ukraine War: Intel

The Russian military has ramped up its recruitment of mercenaries from Africa to support its frontline operations in Ukraine.

29 May

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with Belarusian troops

Staff Writer With AFP

Belarus Halts Participation in European Military Treaty

President Lukashenko has signed a decree suspending Belarus' participation in a treaty that limits the deployment of conventional forces in Europe.

29 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden Pauses Plans to Send Gripen Jets to Ukraine

Sweden said it was suspending plans to send Gripen jets to Ukraine, as its partners want to prioritize the delivery of F-16s.

28 May

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo sign a bilateral security accord in Brussels on May 28, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Belgium Commits to Deliver 30 F-16 Jets to Kyiv by 2028

Belgium committed to delivering 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028 to help Kyiv battle Russia's invasion, at the start of a visit by Ukrainian leader Zelensky.

28 May

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Allocates $21M for ‘Drone Army’ Development

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds has announced a $21.8-million investment to develop a “drone army” for warfighters.

28 May

On May 27, 2024, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Defense at the Military Medical Education Center in Łódź informed about the development of medical education for the needs of the Polish Army. Photo senior corporal Wojciech Król/CO MON

Rojoef Manuel

Poland to Open Medical Learning Center for Soldiers in Łódź

The Polish Ministry of Defence is planning to build a learning center in Łódź to expand medical training projects for the armed forces.

28 May

Juster Domingo

Philippines, Sweden Boost Ties With Aircraft Procurement Logistics Deal

The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement supporting Manila's procurement of defense equipment from Stockholm.

28 May

Joe Saballa

China, Russia Trying to Infiltrate US Military Bases: Navy Admiral

A high-ranking US Navy official has warned that China and Russia have intensified attempts to infiltrate American military bases, potentially jeopardizing national security.

28 May