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27 October

Europe

Two infantry soldiers in camouflage gear talk in a field with trees.

Juster Domingo

Spain Hosts First EU Crisis Management Exercise

Spain has hosted the EU's first field force deployment exercise as part of the union's annual crisis management drills.

23 October

Land

Members of the Warehouses Service Agency operate a forklift to deliver a generator to its holding area at the Central Region Storage Facility in Sanem, Luxembourg, Oct. 12, 2021. During Afghanistan evacuation operations, the CRSF and Warehouses Services Agency volunteered to go into 24/7 operations for the first time in 10 years to support Operation Allies Welcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Luxembourg Break Ground on Military Depot Extension

The US and Luxembourg have conducted a ground-breaking ceremony to expand the Warehouses Service Agency complex in Sanem.

10 October

Cyber

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Military Opens New Cyber Defense Training Facility

Ukraine has formally opened a new cyber classroom designed to train military specialists to effectively fend off sophisticated cyberattacks.

6 October

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Says Can’t Fill US Funding Gap Supporting Ukraine

The EU vowed steadfast support for Ukraine at a summit but warned leaders it would be unable to fill any funding gap left by the US.

3 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Allocating ‘Huge Resources’ to Divide Ukraine’s Allies: Kyiv

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the Kremlin was funneling resources towards creating divisions among Kyiv's allies and urged them to unite in the face of pressure from Russia.

Sep- 2023 -

19 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Provide ‘Several Hundred’ Kamikaze Drones to European Customer

Elbit Systems has secured a $95-million contract to provide “several hundred” loitering munitions for a European country.

16 September

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Says Ambassador to Niger ‘Literally Held Hostage’

President Emmanuel Macron said France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy.

13 September

Arms

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Lawmakers Approve Joint Arms Purchase Push

EU lawmakers approved a $320-million initiative to boost joint arms purchases by member states, part of the bloc's bid to bolster Europe's defense industry.

7 September

War