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25 February

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Plans Were Leaked to Russia: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that plans for Kyiv's long-awaited counteroffensive last year had been leaked to Russia ahead of time.

23 February

Rojoef Manuel

Slovenia Receives New Air Combat Training Module From QinetiQ

British defense company QinetiQ has handed over a new Air Combat Training module to the Slovenian Armed Forces.

23 February

Service members from the United States, Lithuania and several other nations participate in a ceremony to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Lithuanian and Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s participation in the State Partnership Program (SPP) in downtown Vilnius, Lithuania, June 10, 2018. The SPP, allows the National Guard to strengthen international relationships while conducting military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals across the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Vilnius to Upgrade Military Infrastructure for US Troops in Lithuania

The Lithuanian government is planning to improve the military infrastructure of US soldiers stationed in the country.

23 February

Rojoef Manuel

Saab, Abbey Initiate Local Barracuda Camouflage Production in UK

Saab UK and Liverpool-based The Abbey Group have partnered to manufacture Barracuda mobile camouflage system parts in the UK.

23 February

Joe Saballa

UK’s New Drone Strategy to Include $5.7B Investment in New Unmanned Systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new drone strategy that includes at least $5.7 billion of investment in new unmanned aerial systems over the next decade.

23 February

Joe Saballa

Turkey’s First Domestically-Made Fighter Jet ‘KAAN’ Takes Maiden Flight

Turkey’s first-ever domestically-made fighter jet has completed its maiden flight, bringing it closer to replacing the country’s aging F-16 fleet.

23 February

Staff Writer With AFP

India Confirms Citizens ‘Signed Up’ for Russian Army

India confirmed that some of the country's citizens had signed up for "support jobs" with the Russian army and said it was working with Moscow to secure their discharge.

23 February

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Staff Writer With AFP

US, UK, Germany Back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Next NATO Chief

The United States, Britain, and Germany expressed support for Dutch PM Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general at a crucial time for the alliance.

22 February

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate regarding economic sanctions against Russia, during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Staff Writer With AFP

Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

22 February