Ukraine, Europe and The defence

Ukraine's Defence Ministry greenlights new drone WINFLY for military use
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has approved the Ukrainian-made WINFLY uncrewed aerial systems for use by the Armed Forces. The systems are built on frames of various sizes and incorporate the experience of frontline UAV operators.
EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says
The defence ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland met in Paris on Wednesday, promising concrete steps to boost European defence and provide security guarantees for Ukraine as Washington pursues rapprochement with Moscow.
Europe's top defense ministers back Ukraine, won't promise troops
Europe's top defense leaders vowed ongoing support for Ukraine in case of a ceasefire deal with Russia, but stopped short of promising boots on the ground.
Five European defence ministers discuss 'push for peace' in Ukraine
Defence ministers from five major European NATO member states met on Wednesday in Paris to discuss military security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of peacekeeping troops, in the event of a peace deal with Russia.
UK defence minister to meet US counterpart Hegseth on Ukraine peace plan
British defence minister John Healey will meet U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, Britain's ministry of defence said.
European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy. View on euronews
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Japan eyes expanding military base near Taiwan amid defense buildup
Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to expand a two-year-old army base on Ishigaki Island, near Taiwan, as part of efforts to ...
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Denel’s move into the Department of Defence to cost R67 million
As the Department of Public Enterprises has ceased to exist, state-owned defence conglomerate Denel is being moved into the Department of Defence (DoD), and over the next three years, R66.5 million of ...
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F-35 partners fully committed to program, Dutch defense minister says
Some European researchers and lawmakers expressed concern in recent weeks that America might block allies from using their ...
Chinese defense ministry says reports on China building large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ‘speculative’
Photo:Chinese Defense Ministry. In response to a media inquiry on reports regarding the US claiming that China may be building a large nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that would ...
The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan asked citizens to remain calm
In connection with the planned transfer of personnel and movement of military equipment in Kazakhstan from March 13, both by rail and on its own, the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan appealed to ...
Syrian defence ministry says operation against Assad loyalists is over
DUBAI (Reuters) -A Syrian military operation against loyalists of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad has been completed, ...
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Ministry of Defence condemns election violence
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) has expressed concern about reports of alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the armed security officers, attacking, beating ...
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Minister of Defence Badaru discloses activation of ECOWAS Standby Force
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on member states to foster collaboration and solidarity in the ...