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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 3,400 personnel in Kano State to ensure security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

The Northern Territory government has sought assistance from the Australian Defence Force for flood recovery as more rain is anticipated in central Australia.

The Select Committee on Security and Justice has praised the rapid deployment of the South African National Defence Force to communities to enhance safety and combat crime.

A soldier from the Australian Defence Force, Reece Humbles, has been granted bail after being charged with assaulting and robbing a female colleague.

The ADF reported a Seahawk helicopter had to take evasive measures due to a dangerously close encounter with a Chinese military helicopter.

An Australian Defence Force helicopter was forced to take evasive action due to an unsafe interaction with a Chinese military helicopter over the Yellow Sea.

UK Defence Minister John Healey visits Cyprus in response to a recent drone attack on a UK's Royal Air Force base.

New Zealand's Defence Force is preparing to deploy planes to the Middle East to assist in evacuating New Zealand citizens amidst ongoing conflicts in the region.

A New Zealand family in Kuwait is waiting anxiously for news about their return home amid plans for evacuation by the Defence Force.

New Zealand is preparing to send Defence Force planes and consular staff to the Middle East for potential evacuations of New Zealand citizens.

The New Zealand Defence Force is preparing to deploy planes to assist in the evacuation of New Zealanders stranded in the Middle East.

The New Zealand government is preparing to deploy Defence Force planes to the Middle East for potential evacuations amid ongoing regional tensions.

Canada's defence minister has criticized Iran's supreme leader and highlighted divisions in the Liberal Party regarding support for U.S. military actions.

The Rwandan government defends the Rwanda Defence Force against recent U.S. sanctions, calling them unjust and a misrepresentation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed that personnel stationed at the Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai are safe following an Iranian drone strike.

The Deputy Chief of Army, Major General Chris Smith, has criticized the Australian Defence Force for becoming detached from the brutal realities of war due to the prevalence of managerial language.

Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.

The Ukrainian Air Force released a video showcasing air defense operations during a significant Russian strike on February 21-22, 2026.

Farmers and volunteers in Western Australia's Midwest are urging the Defence Force to clarify the risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance in the aftermath of a destructive fire at Depot Hill.

Cape Town is preparing for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police in combating rising gang violence, as confirmed by Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile.

The South African National Defence Force is prepared to support police efforts against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape following a directive from President Ramaphosa.

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, enhancing the strength of the Indian Air Force under the 'Make in India' initiative.

A campaign to save a soccer pitch in the Aida Refugee camp in the West Bank is gaining international attention amid threats of demolition by the Israeli Defence Force.

The Australian Defence Force chief revealed that a Chinese flotilla approached Australia's exclusive economic zone, leading to calls for the government to clarify its strategic stance.

India's Defence Acquisition Council is expected to approve the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, significantly enhancing the Indian Air Force's capabilities and raising concerns in China and Pakistan.

The national anti-corruption commission's head, Paul Brereton, is under investigation for potential misconduct regarding his ongoing consulting work with the Australian Defence Force while serving in his current role.

South Africa has decided to withdraw its troops from the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to resource realignment within its National Defence Force.

The Australian Defence Force is expanding its capabilities in space operations by advertising new specialist positions in response to the evolving strategic environment.

The Attorney-General has requested an explanation from NACC chief Paul Brereton regarding his undisclosed work with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) amidst scrutiny over his involvement in the Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry.

The Albanese government has identified 67 lightly used or vacant defence sites for sale, potentially raising up to $1.8 billion to address capability gaps within the Australian Defence Force.

Ukraine's Air Force highlights the critical shortage of missiles for its air defence systems, emphasizing the need to repel Russian attacks despite some systems being empty.