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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Central Africa: Intensified UPDF Patrols Reduce Cross-Border Militia Attacks On Lake Albert

Increased patrols by the Uganda People's Defence Forces on Lake Albert have led to a significant decrease in attacks on Ugandan fishermen by militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Adviser to Ukraine's defence minister reveals contents of new Russian Klin drone

An adviser to Ukraine's defence minister disclosed details about the new Russian Klin drone, including its capabilities and features, after it was shot down by Ukrainian forces.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Defence Minister โ€˜didnโ€™t knowโ€™ about Iranian strike on Kuwait air base where Canadian forces were stationed until after media report

Canadian Defence Minister McGuinty stated that he was unaware of an Iranian strike on a Kuwaiti air base housing Canadian troops until it was reported by the media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian air defence systems repair centre in Sevastopol โ€“ video

Ukraine's military successfully struck a Russian air defence systems repair facility in Sevastopol, Crimea.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence downs 128 out of 147 Russian drones overnight

Ukrainian air forces successfully intercepted 128 out of 147 Russian drones during a night-time attack on March 17.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

McGuinty cites โ€˜policy of being very carefulโ€™ for government silence on Iranian strike at Canadian base

Defence Minister David McGuinty explained the government's silence on an Iranian missile strike on a Canadian military base in Kuwait, attributing it to a cautious policy advised by military experts.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's General Staff: Defence forces strike Russian air defence system in Bryansk Oblast

Ukraine has successfully targeted and struck significant Russian military assets, including an air defense system, in an ongoing effort to diminish Russian offensive capabilities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Norway and the United Kingdom collaborate on new boats for the Armed Forces

Norway and the UK are planning a joint procurement of up to 30 new boats for coastal operations, as stated by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Explosions reported in occupied Dovzhansk: Russian air defence missile depot likely hit

Explosions in Dovzhansk, occupied by Russian forces, suggest that a Russian air defense missile depot was struck, with substantial video evidence provided by local residents.

Mar 15 โ€ข 01:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missile and 126 drones: air defence downs 117 UAVs

Russian forces launched a major attack on Ukraine with missiles and drones, prompting successful counteractions from Ukrainian air defenses.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK defence secretary: Russia is advising Iran on tactics for using Shahed drones

UK Defence Secretary John Healey asserts that Russia is advising Iran on the tactics for using Shahed drones against US and allied forces.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ministry of Defence settles High Court legal claim against Ant Middleton

The UK Ministry of Defence has settled a High Court legal claim against former special forces member Ant Middleton over allegations he disclosed classified information.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The functions of the Defence Forces' logistics regiment are being moved to Kemi

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hรคkkรคnen has announced the relocation of operations from the Defence Forces' Logistics Institute's 3rd Logistics Regiment to Veitsiluoto in Kemi.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

IDF Attacks IRGC Headquarters

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted an operation targeting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: defence forces have liberated up to 435 sq km in Ukraine's south

President Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian defense forces have reclaimed up to 435 square kilometers of territory in the southern region from Russian control.

Mar 8 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces hit a Russian Pantsir air defence system and a boat

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian Pantsir air defence system and a landing boat during operations in occupied Crimea.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

More than 100 Russian troops surrender to Ukrainian drones this winter โ€“ Ukraine's defence minister

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reports that more than 100 Russian soldiers have surrendered to Ukrainian forces during winter, facilitated by the use of drones.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Moment IDF obliterate Iran leader Ali Khamenei's underground bunker in Tehran strike

The Israeli Defence Forces claimed to have destroyed an underground bunker of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in a recent airstrike in Tehran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Israeli forces report large-scale wave of strikes on Tehran

The Israel Defence Forces launched a broad-scale attack on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, part of an escalated military campaign against Iran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Margarita Robles meets with the U.S. ambassador after Donald Trump's attacks on Spain, defending the professionalism of Spanish military personnel

Spain's Defence Minister, Margarita Robles, met with U.S. Ambassador to Spain, Benjamin Leรณn Jr., amid military activity by U.S. forces and recent criticisms from Donald Trump towards Spain.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

US snubs British Falklands forces with 'staggering' claim โ€“ 'Not since WW2'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made an inaccurate claim about the sinking of an enemy ship, disregarding the historical sinking of the General Belgrano during the Falklands War.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Cameroon: Belgian Police Detain Three Linked to Cameroonian Separatist Group

Belgian police have detained three individuals connected to a secessionist group from Cameroon amid an investigation into suspected war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces hit Russian air defence sites and military infrastructure

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted Russian air defence systems and military infrastructure in recent strikes on 2 and 3 March.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Leonardo, order of 1 billion in the UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Leonardo a ยฃ1 billion contract for the New Medium Helicopter program, enhancing the capabilities of the British Armed Forces with 23 new AW149 helicopters.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Young man died in a terrible way โ€“ Court criticizes Defence Forces' equipment

A young soldier's tragic death in an accident has led a Finnish court to criticize deficiencies in the Defence Forces' equipment.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's commander-in-chief: our defence forces regained more territory in February than Russia captured

Ukraine's military regained more territory in February 2026 than was lost to Russian forces, marking a significant shift in the conflict's dynamics.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces hit Russian long-range space communications centre and air defence sites, General Staff says

Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian long-range space communications center and multiple air defense sites in occupied territories, according to the General Staff of Ukraine.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Lebanon enters war against Israel

Lebanon's Hezbollah has launched missile attacks against northern Israel, prompting a response from the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

Mar 2 โ€ข 00:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Seven Iranian military officials killed, Israel Defence Forces say

The Israeli Defense Forces report the killing of seven senior Iranian military officials, including key leaders in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Israel Defence Forces reports largest ever air assault: around 200 fighter jets hit 500 targets in Iran

The Israel Defence Forces conducted its largest air assault to date, deploying around 200 fighter jets to attack 500 targets in Iran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Female NSCDC officer dies after being crushed by operational van in Abuja

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has died after being crushed by a van during a display exercise in Abuja.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Iran has launched missile attacks towards Israel, prompting actions from the Israel Defence Forces to intercept the threats.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

National Armed Forces Test Remote Mining Systems

Latvia's National Armed Forces are testing remote mining systems to enhance their defense capabilities, allowing for the rapid creation of anti-tank minefields.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Applications to Canada's armed forces surged 12.9% in the past eight months, says national defence minister

The number of applications to Canada's armed forces has increased by 12.9% in the past eight months, reflecting rising global uncertainties, according to the Minister of National Defence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's special forces hit Russian air defence assets in Crimea โ€“ video

Ukrainian special forces successfully targeted and destroyed key Russian air defence assets in Crimea, including a missile launcher and radar systems, in a recent operation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian soldiers receive bonuses for FPV drone strikes on Ukrainian troops โ€“ Defence Forces of Ukraine's South

Russian soldiers are being incentivized with financial bonuses for successful drone strikes against Ukrainian troops, as reported by the Defence Forces of Ukraine's South.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces releases footage showing strikes on Russian air defence and heavy artillery

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully targeted and destroyed significant Russian military equipment, including air defence systems and artillery, as evidenced by recently released footage by Commander Robert Brovdi.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missile and 133 drones: air defence downs 111 drones, attack rages on

Russian forces targeted Ukraine with a massive assault involving a ballistic missile and numerous drones, of which Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepted the majority.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Seoulโ€™s protest over stand-off seen as reluctance to let US Forces Korea confront China

South Korea has protested against a recent military stand-off involving US forces and Chinese jets, reflecting its struggle to balance relations with the US and China.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

About 600 foreigners sign contracts with Ukrainian defence forces monthly

Approximately 600 foreign soldiers contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces each month, according to a military official.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy orders deployment of additional air defence forces to Sumy Oblast

President Zelenskyy has ordered the deployment of additional air defense forces to Sumy Oblast in response to increased Russian attacks, including a recent drone strike that resulted in civilian casualties.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

DHQ rallies West Africa forces on combat strategies against regional threats

The Defence Headquarters of Nigeria has conducted a workshop to enhance military collaboration and readiness among West African nations against emerging security threats.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Ukraine's defence forces have liberated 300 sq km in south

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territory in the south by Ukraine's defense forces amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

According to teachers, there are several obstacles to language teaching in the Defence Forces

Teachers highlight various challenges in teaching Estonian language to conscripts in the Defence Forces, arguing that language instruction is not part of the military's core responsibilities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian FSB asset detained in Ukraine for plotting to kill defence official in Kirovohrad Oblast

Ukrainian security forces have arrested an alleged Russian FSB operative who was planning to assassinate a defense official in Kirovohrad Oblast.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian defence forces strike key Russian targets, hitting launcher and troop concentration areas

Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian military installations, including a missile defense system and troop concentration zones, as part of their ongoing military efforts.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian drones strike Russian air defence system with range of up to 10 km in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian drones successfully targeted a Russian mobile air defence system in Donetsk Oblast, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukraine's unmanned capabilities against Russian forces.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians attack Ukraine with 126 drones and Iskander-M missile overnight: air defence downs 100 drones

Russian forces launched 126 drones and an Iskander-M missile at Ukraine overnight, with air defense successfully intercepting 100 of the drones.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports Starlink shutdown within Russian forces, no good alternatives found

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has noted a shutdown of Starlink communications among Russian troops, with unsuccessful attempts to find viable alternatives.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New video shows Russian BK-16 landing craft and Pantsir-S1 system being struck in Crimea by Ukrainian forces

The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence released a video showing successful drone strikes on Russian military equipment in Crimea, including a BK-16 landing craft and Pantsir-S1 air defense system.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:22 UTC

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