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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS will clarify with Sprūds next week "about the attitude towards the USA"

Latvia's Minister of Defense, Andris Sprūds, is expected to explain his department's stance on the US at a coalition meeting scheduled for March 30.

Mar 23 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Deputy Minister: As Lithuania allocates record funds to defence, the U.S. holds up the country as an example for others

Lithuania is recognized by U.S. representatives for allocating a record 5.38% of its GDP to defense, the highest among NATO countries, according to Deputy Minister Aleksa.

Mar 23 • 07:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Israel Orders Destruction of Bridges and Homes to Prevent Hezbollah; Lebanese Government Responds

Israel's Defense Minister has directed the military to destroy bridges and homes in southern Lebanon to thwart Hezbollah's activities, drawing criticism from the Lebanese government as a violation of international humanitarian law.

Mar 23 • 06:27 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's defence potential interests not only Gulf states, foreign minister says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha highlighted Ukraine's intention to forge defence partnerships globally, emphasizing its capabilities and experiences of interest to various countries beyond the Gulf region.

Mar 22 • 21:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takichi communicates 'constitutional restrictions of Article 9' to Trump; Motegi mentions 'if it's mine-clearing...'

Prime Minister Takichi of Japan communicated the country's constitutional restrictions regarding the Self-Defense Forces during a meeting with President Trump, who is pushing for global involvement in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Israeli government orders the destruction of border villages in Lebanon "following the model applied in Gaza"

The Israeli government, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz, has ordered the destruction of Lebanese border villages, citing a need to prevent Hezbollah reinforcement, similar to tactics used in Gaza.

Mar 22 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Strengthening Japan-Germany Defense Cooperation with New Agreement

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a proposal for a new agreement with Japan to facilitate troop deployments between the two nations.

Mar 22 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel Katz: 'We will send Iran back decades if attacks continue'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning that Israel would retaliate against Iran and potentially push the nation back decades if attacks on Israeli cities continue.

Mar 22 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Kat's: I instructed to attack all the bridges on the Litani and destroy houses in the villages near the border

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced orders to the IDF to immediately destroy all bridges over the Litani River to prevent Hezbollah militants and weapons from crossing south.

Mar 22 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nikos Dendias: Missolonghi as a symbol of freedom and national dignity

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias commemorates the historical significance of the Missolonghi Exodus on its 200th anniversary, highlighting its role as a symbol of freedom in Greek national memory.

Mar 22 • 11:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pistorius on Asian Trip: For Japan, the Bundeswehr is an Answer to Trump

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is on a mission to strengthen military ties with Japan, viewing this partnership as a strategic response to American policies under Trump.

Mar 22 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Katz's Order to the Israeli Army to Destroy Bridges on the Litani River

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to demolish houses in Lebanese villages and destroy bridges on the Litani River to prevent the passage of Hizbollah terrorists and weapons.

Mar 22 • 10:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Koizumi and German Defense Minister Confirm Cooperation in Talks: 'Focus on the Middle East, But Do Not Create Gaps'

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed security cooperation between Japan and Germany, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in light of Middle Eastern tensions.

Mar 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Israel threatens to destroy infrastructure and residential areas in Lebanon

Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has announced orders for the Israeli military to destroy bridges over the Litani River in Lebanon to counter threats from Hezbollah.

Mar 22 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

In Missolonghi, Dendias for the 200 years since the Exodus

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias visited Missolonghi to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Exodus, an event celebrated as a symbol of freedom and national pride.

Mar 22 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Santa Elena

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced the destruction of a clandestine runway linked to drug trafficking operations.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"We continue cutting off their routes and weakening their economy," says Defense Minister after drug seizure valued at $70 million

Ecuador's Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo announced significant drug seizures involving over 2.9 tons of drugs in recent military operations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat narcotrafficking.

Mar 22 • 00:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Corruption investigation in the Kremlin reveals Putin's fear of a coup?

The Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case against former Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Calikov, putting pressure on former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and hinting at possible signs of a coup against Putin.

Mar 21 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The resignation of the Minister of Defense represents only relief for the crisis in Venezuela

Vladimir Padrino's departure from the Venezuelan Armed Forces highlights significant political shifts following Nicolás Maduro's dictatorship.

Mar 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Trump-Netanyahu's 'Double Game'! Israel to Intensify Attacks, US Signals Retreat

Israel's Defense Minister has announced plans to intensify attacks on Iran following a statement from President Trump suggesting a reduction in military operations in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 18:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Orbán says security being tightened at Hungarian defence plants after terror attack in Czechia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced enhanced security measures at defense plants following a terrorist attack at a weapons factory in Czechia.

Mar 21 • 12:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Israel announces escalation of attacks against Iran

Israel plans to intensify its military attacks on Iran in the coming week according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, contrasting with President Trump's announcement of a potential decrease in U.S. military efforts in the region.

Mar 21 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israel announces intensification of attacks on Iran next week

Israel's Defense Minister warned of an upcoming escalation in American-Israeli attacks on the Iranian regime and its infrastructure.

Mar 21 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Deputy Minister: The U.S. Presents Lithuania as an Example to Others with Record Defense Spending

Lithuania is highlighted by U.S. representatives as a benchmark for other countries due to its substantial defense budget, which amounts to 5.38% of GDP, the highest among NATO members.

Mar 21 • 09:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Deputy Minister of Defense: US representatives present Lithuania as an example for defense funding

Lithuania's Deputy Minister of Defense announced that US representatives showcased Lithuania's defense funding as exemplary for other nations, as Lithuania allocates 5.38% of its GDP to defense this year, the highest among NATO countries.

Mar 21 • 08:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Venezuela's leader strengthens grip on the military

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has dismissed the defense minister and replaced the entire military leadership to consolidate power following recent political upheaval.

Mar 21 • 08:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strong Accusation from Former Minister to Trump - Also Warns Finland

Former Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks accuses Donald Trump of betraying Ukraine and favoring Russia, warning that military threats to Finland and the Baltics are increasing due to Trump's actions.

Mar 21 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense Minister assures that the ruling of the Constitutional Court regarding the curfew will be respected and the mobility of the press and judicial officials will be guaranteed

The Defense Minister of Ecuador states that the government will comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling affirming the legality of the curfew imposed by President Daniel Noboa.

Mar 21 • 01:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Faces Challenges on Iran Situation; Budget and Inflation Issues Await at Home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned from the U.S., facing pressure to consider deploying Self-Defense Forces to ensure navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense Minister evaluates operations in Manabí and redefines military objectives

The Ecuadorian Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo visited Manabí to assess military operations and redefine objectives against organized crime.

Mar 20 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes requests PGR's position on Bolsonaro's home confinement request

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has asked the Attorney General's Office to respond to a request for house arrest made by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team.

Mar 20 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia retracts and admits that bomb on the border impacted Ecuadorian territory and bounced back

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez acknowledged that a bomb initially claimed to have only impacted Colombian territory actually struck Ecuador, according to findings from a joint technical commission.

Mar 20 • 20:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Military Agenda: Minister Presti Travels to Washington to Strengthen Alignment with the United States

Argentine Defense Minister Carlos Alberto Presti is traveling to Washington to solidify military ties with the United States, following a recent commitment to counter narcoterrorism.

Mar 20 • 19:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Landsbergis on Lithuania's position regarding assistance from the U.S.: they see us as a country that lacks clear knowledge

Lithuania's Foreign Minister G. Landsbergis criticizes the country's unclear communication to the U.S. and European allies regarding its defense commitments.

Mar 20 • 19:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The perpetrators climbed over the fence." Babiš called on arms manufacturers for better site security

Czech Prime Minister Babiš announced that arms manufacturers must secure their facilities if they wish to sell military materials and obtain licenses.

Mar 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vladimir Padrino López proposes changes in Venezuela's defense

Venezuelan ex-Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López called for a new strategy to defend the country after being dismissed from his position, emphasizing the need for changes in the military hierarchy.

Mar 20 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prime Minister's Advisor: Poland's Decision on Joint Training Ground Should Be Seen as Their Independent Choice

Poland's decision regarding a joint military training ground is characterized as an independent choice by their defense planning, according to the advisor to Lithuania's Prime Minister.

Mar 20 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland abandons plans for a cross-border training ground with Lithuania, but will start using its neighbor's facility

Lithuania's Defense Minister announced that Polish troops will now use the Kapčiamiestis training ground, which was not centrally focused on joint construction despite previous rumors.

Mar 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas: Germany's decision to relocate a brigade to Lithuania signals that NATO defense starts here and now

Lithuania's Defense Minister discusses Germany's relocation of a brigade to Lithuania as a critical step in strengthening NATO's deterrence in the region.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Evacuation of Polish soldiers. Kosiniak-Kamysz provided details

Poland's Minister of Defense announced the successful evacuation of Polish soldiers from Iraq, with some being temporarily relocated to Jordan to maintain operational capabilities in the Persian Gulf region.

Mar 20 • 16:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Minister of Defense: All Norwegian soldiers out of Iraq

Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik confirmed that all Norwegian soldiers have been evacuated safely from Iraq as part of a NATO operation.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The first 'series' of the New Duty was sworn in the presence of Nikos Dendias – What changes in military service

The Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, introduced reforms that aim to transform military service into an opportunity rather than an obligation during the swearing-in ceremony for new conscripts.

Mar 20 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz: Polish soldiers evacuated from Iraq

Polish soldiers have been evacuated from Iraq due to deteriorating security conditions in the Middle East, as confirmed by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] Arrest warrant for Lawyer Kim Yong-hyeon dismissed

The Seoul Central District Court dismissed an arrest warrant for lawyer Kwon Woo-hyun, who incited courtroom disorder during the trial of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.

Mar 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas: Poland is more eager to participate in the activities of the Kapčiamiestis training ground

Lithuanian Defence Minister R. Kaunas stated that Poland is more interested in participating in the Kapčiamiestis training ground, recognizing the need for future development of this combined military facility.

Mar 20 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Robertas Kaunas says that plans with Poland regarding the training ground remain unchanged

Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas asserts that plans concerning the Kapčiamiesčio military training ground with Poland will not change despite a statement from the Polish Deputy Defense Minister that the area will not be expanded into Polish territory.

Mar 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delcy replaces the entire military command of Venezuela after firing the Defense Minister

Delcy Rodríguez, the interim leader of Venezuela, replaced all members of the country's military high command following the dismissal of Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino.

Mar 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lithuanian Minister: Lockheed Martin considers investing in the country

Lockheed Martin is exploring further investment opportunities in Lithuania, as stated by Lithuanian Minister Edvinas Grikšas after a meeting with company representatives.

Mar 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dendias: 'From citizens to soldiers' - His statement for the new term of the 2026 A' ESC

Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias attended the oath-taking ceremony of the new recruits of the 2026 A' ESC at the New Recruits Training Center in Avlona, Attica.

Mar 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We are prepared for crisis situations, says Havlíček about defense spending

Czech Minister Havlíček discusses readiness for crisis situations in relation to defense spending.

Mar 20 • 10:03 UTC

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