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EU’s Mogherini to propose “military Schengen” plan by March

EU High Representative and Vice President Federica Mogherini and the European Commission will propose a plan on military mobility in…

Fergus Kelly

Killer robots? UN to hold talks on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

The UN is to begin talks on autonomous weapons, but a treaty governing killer robots remains distant, the ambassador leading…

Fergus Kelly

NATO ill-equipped for defense, lacks leadership since Trump took office – Dutch advisory council

NATO is ill-equipped to defend members, and uncertainty over its unity under US President Donald Trump could allow Russia to…

Fergus Kelly

Syrian troops and allies claim capture of ISIS-held border town of Al Bukamal

Syrian troops and allied militias on Thursday took the border town of Al Bukamal, the last major town held by…

Fergus Kelly

US airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab kills ‘several militants’ – AFRICOM

U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Somalia's al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab, "killing several militants," U.S. Africa Command said

Fergus Kelly

Syrian forces enter Al Bukamal

Syrian troops and allied militias entered the border town of Al Bukamal, the last ISIS urban stronghold in the country,…

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey signs air defense missile accord with France and Italy

Turkey signed a letter of intent with France and Italy on Wednesday, paving the way to a purchase of surface-to-air…

Fergus Kelly

Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claims attacks as France pledges more aid for Sahel

An Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claimed responsibility for attacks on Malian and UN troops, while France pledged to increase aid…

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany eyes F-35 for Tornado replacement as Airbus unveils New Fighter concept

Germany needs an off-the-shelf, fifth generation aircraft to replace its fleet of Tornado fighter-bombers by 2025, the chief of staff of the…

Fergus Kelly

France increases military spending by €1.8 billion, nears NATO goal

French lawmakers approved a €1.8 billion increase in defense spending, reversing cuts that caused a row between President Emmanuel Macron…

Staff Writer With AFP