New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission
New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission.
Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns
Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland’s north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus.
Russia: Video of civilian injuries at Zapad is ‘deliberate provocation’
A video has emerged of a serious mishap on a training range outside St. Petersburg, Russia, that resulted in at least three injuries during the Zapad war games.
Putin attends NATO-feared Zapad military exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended the weeklong war games with Belarus that have demonstrated the Russian military’s resurgent might and made neighboring countries nervous.
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Polish lawmakers OK more defense spending with Russia in mind
Warsaw sees the need to increase that amount as it modernizes its armed forces and raises the number of troops.
Russia launches much-hyped Zapad exercises in Belarus
For the next week, all eyes will be cast just over NATO’s Eastern flank.
By Matthew Bodner
Bosnia and Herzegovina eyes helo procurement amid political tension
While Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO, the country's deputy defense minister says the purchase of Russian helicopters for the country’s armed forces has not been ruled out.
UK says it may still join EU military missions after Brexit
Opponents of Brexit argue that leaving the EU will undermine cooperation with the bloc against crime, terrorism and military threats.
Turkey reportedly committed to buying Russian missile defense system
Turkey is a NATO member and its negotiations for the purchase of the Russian system have raised concerns with allies.
Sweden starts largest military drill in over 20 years
The Swedish military said the exercise by the non-NATO nation is designed "to deter potential attackers, and force them to carefully consider the risks of attacking our country."
MSPO: Naval Group details bonuses for Poland if granted Scorpene submarine deal
Naval Group is competing with Saab Kockums and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the Polish Navy's submarine order.
By Pierre Tran
France offers Belgium Rafale jets and close partnership
The proposed partnership went far beyond equipment and spoke to ancient ties between the two countries, the French Defence Ministry said.
By Pierre Tran
