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26 February

RTX Unveils First AI/Machine Learning-Powered Radar Warning Receiver

RTX has introduced its first-ever aircraft radar warning receiver with artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.

26 February

Asia Pacific

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Dispatches Forces in Response to China ‘Live-Fire’ Drills off Island

Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.

26 February

Europe

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer attends the EU Leader's informal retreat meeting at Egmont Palace. The PM of the UK did a doorstep statement and talked to journalist of international press and media. EU leaders will discuss in this summit the European defence strategy during at Palais d'Egmont in Brussels, Belgium on February 3, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

UK PM Pledges to Spend 2.5 Percent of GDP on Defense by 2027

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to boost defense spending to 2.5 percent of the economy by 2027, as uncertainty reigns over US President Donald Trump's commitment to European security.

25 February

Commentary

Ukrainian soldiers on top of an armored vehicle

Joshua Grunske

Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

25 February

Politics

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal to Halve Defense Spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by US counterpart Donald Trump for Russia, the United States, and China to all cut their defense budgets in half.

25 February

Politics

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Warns Ukraine Peace Can’t Mean ‘Surrender,’ After Trump Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.

25 February

Americas

General Ronald P. Clark, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific, held constructive meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and top military leadership during a visit to Phnom Penh on February 24, 2025. Officials of both nations expressed their support for ongoing dialogue regarding these matters.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Army Commander Meets Cambodian Leader to ‘Expand Defense Ties’

A senior US army commander met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday to "expand bilateral defense ties," the Cambodian army said, with Washington having previously raised concerns over the kingdom's Chinese-renovated naval base.

24 February

DOD Contracts