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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

ANALYSIS: Carney promised spending cuts — but not all cuts are equal

The Carney government in Canada is set to unveil its 2026-2027 spending plan, highlighting a shift in budget priorities towards increased defense spending at the cost of other sectors like science and foreign aid.

Mar 21 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Analysis from West Point warns that strait of Hormuz blockade will strangle US defense industry

An analysis from West Point's Modern War Institute highlights the severe impact of a blockade in the strait of Hormuz on the US defense industry's manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News analysis] Air defense pullout signals new era of US strategic flexibility in Korea

President Lee Jae Myung confirms the transfer of US air defense weapons from South Korea to the Middle East, signaling a shift in US military strategy and raising concerns about regional air defense capabilities.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's defense requested access to technical elements for independent analysis of cell phones from STF

Daniel Vorcaro's defense is seeking access to technical evidence from seized cell phones to conduct their own analysis following his arrest.

Mar 7 • 16:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: The Government Did Not Bother to Consult Other Parties When Preparing the Legalization of Nuclear Weapons

Finland's government has proposed the removal of nuclear weapons restrictions, making them legal for national defense purposes, sparked by a lack of bipartisan consultation.

Mar 5 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

USA: 3.7 billion dollars for the first 100 hours of the war with Iran

The initial 100 hours of the U.S. military campaign against Iran are estimated to have cost $3.7 billion, according to an analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Mar 5 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Estimated Cost of the First 100 Hours of War with Iran for the USA

The cost for the first 100 hours of the U.S. conflict with Iran is projected to exceed $3.54 billion, with significant implications for future defense budgeting.

Mar 5 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Analysis: The government made a historic change in Finland's strategic thinking

Finland's government has proposed legislation to remove restrictions on nuclear weapons as part of its NATO membership implementation.

Mar 5 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI on the battlefield and in surveillance. Anthropic returns to talks with the Pentagon

Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, is in renewed discussions with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Emil Michael to salvage a contract after previous federal orders halted its tool usage due to concerns over mass data analysis.

Mar 5 • 12:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Company Close to Oligarch Strnad Paid Kaliňák for 'Market Analyses'

Investigations have uncovered a financial connection between billionaire arms dealer Michal Strnad and Slovak defense minister Robert Kaliňák, involving payments for market analysis services.

Mar 4 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Survey with depths of up to 25 meters analyzes soil after cracks lead to house interdictions in Uberlândia

A Civil Defense team is conducting soil analysis in Uberlândia after the structural risk caused by cracks in houses led to evacuations.

Mar 4 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

You Can Barely Hear Europeans' Defense of International Law

A recent analysis highlights the muted European criticism of the US-Israeli strike on Iran, indicating a reluctance to strongly defend international law in this context.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Macron made a historic nuclear weapons statement - but time is running out

French President Emmanuel Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear doctrine, emphasizing European involvement and advanced deterrence capabilities.

Mar 2 • 19:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Analysis: Europe May Also Get Involved in Iran's War

The article discusses the potential for European nations to become involved in the conflict in Iran following recent missile and drone attacks by Iran on several Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli actions.

Mar 2 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukrainians started to analyze the performance of air defense during Russian attacks

Ukrainians are beginning to detail the effectiveness of their air defense systems in response to Russian attacks.

Feb 27 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Pakistan be defeated in the war before the World Cup?

An analysis indicates that Pakistan's military is significantly stronger than the Taliban's, but ongoing conflicts pose a serious threat to Pakistan's security.

Feb 24 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula requested scenario analysis after Maduro's capture, and military listed air vulnerabilities

Brazil's President Lula is reassessing military strategies following Nicolas Maduro's capture by U.S. forces, highlighting Brazil's air defense weaknesses.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American Writer: The British Army is Falling to Worrying Levels

An American analysis reveals that the British military has reached alarming levels of decline, reducing its capacity to engage in major wars.

Feb 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: There is a fracture in the Atlantic alliance, but Europe's new defense is still foggy

This article discusses the growing skepticism in Europe towards U.S. defense support and the need for Europe to take responsibility for its own security.

Feb 15 • 15:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Finland is discreetly involved in discussions about a European nuclear weapon, Sweden publicly

The article discusses Finland's subtle involvement in European nuclear armament discussions, emphasizing a speech by President Macron about Europe's need for credible defense.

Feb 14 • 07:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Analysis: "It has reached a breaking point" – Häkkänen stated the truth

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasizes the urgency for European NATO members to take more responsibility for their defense amid discussions with the U.S. over shifting defense burdens.

Feb 12 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Analysis: A Person from the USA Arrived at the NATO Meeting, About Whom Surprising Things Are Reported

The first 2026 defense ministers' meeting at NATO's headquarters in Brussels began under different circumstances compared to the previous year, with the notable absence of Donald Trump's former military secretary, Pete Hegseth.

Feb 12 • 11:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Analysis: 'These Guys' - Mark Rutte Reveals the Trump Truth, but Finland Has Rare Aces

Mark Rutte discusses the implications of the U.S. defense secretary's absence from NATO meetings and highlights Finland's unique position.

Feb 12 • 06:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Analysis: What we know about Zelensky’s 'opening' of Ukraine's weapons exports

President Zelensky has announced the establishment of 10 offices for weapons export in the EU, aiming to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and boost the arms manufacturing sector.

Feb 10 • 15:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran's military fleet bigger than the US by 2025... will there be an attack now?

The article discusses the potential for a US attack on Iran, based on the increasing number of military ships and aircraft in the Arabian Sea and recent deployment of reconnaissance planes by the US.

Feb 6 • 10:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Analyst Ogorec: Ukraine may have expected too much

Military analyst Marinko Ogorec discusses Ukraine's defense stabilization efforts and the potential need for NATO's direct involvement for a Ukrainian victory.

Feb 2 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Renaming US defense department the Department of War could cost $125 million

A Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates that renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million, depending on the scope and speed of implementation.

Jan 15 • 12:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Who Will Win the Sixth Generation Fighter Race Among Major Countries?

The article discusses the intense competition among major powers to develop sixth-generation fighter jets that focus not only on speed and maneuverability but also on information dominance and swarm control capabilities for future battles.

Jan 13 • 12:06 UTC

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