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US to ‘reduce participation’ and adjust showcase Exercise Defender-Europe 20 over coronavirus concerns

EUCOM is to reduce the number of US participants in its showcase Exercise Defender-Europe 20 over coronavirus concerns

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Norway cancels NATO exercise Cold Response over ‘out of control’ coronavirus

Norway's armed forces cancelled the Cold Response military exercise that was meant to gather 15,000 NATO and allied soldiers because of concerns over the new coronavirus

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Eastern European defense ministers urge EU funds for military mobility program

The EU must provide funds to enable the faster movement of military forces across Europe, defense ministers from four eastern European nations said

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NATO exercises will go ahead despite coronavirus concerns, Stoltenberg says

NATO will press ahead with large-scale military exercises mobilising thousands of troops despite worries about the coronavirus

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US approves $239 million sale to Morocco of M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicles

The US approved the possible sale of $239 million sale of M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicles to Morocco

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Greece ratifies updated US defense agreement

Greece's parliament on approved an updated defense agreement with the U.S. allowing the use of Greek military facilities

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Russia invites NATO members to International Army Games exercise

Russia's defense minister said NATO states are invited to take part in annual military drills called the "International Army Games"

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NATO ambassadors to meet in Brussels over Iran concerns

NATO ambassadors will meet at their Brussels headquarters as Middle East tensions mount after US forces killed a top Iranian general

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US service member killed in action in Afghanistan

A US Green Beret, Sgt 1st Class Michael James Goble, was killed in action in Afghanistan

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NATO facing most ‘complex’ security environment in its history, Stoltenberg says

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said the powerful Western military alliance was facing the most "complex security" environment in its history amid rising tensions

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