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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: An additional 92 million euros is needed for defense next year

The Latvian Ministry of Finance has announced the need for an additional 92 million euros in the defense budget for the next year to meet NATO's target of 5% of GDP for defense spending.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: Additional 92 million euros needed for defense next year, 5% of GDP

The Latvian Ministry of Finance states that an additional 92 million euros will be required to meet the defense spending goal of 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Dozens of Ukrainian drones downed over Russia in two hours โ€“ MOD

The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 60 Ukrainian drones across several regions of Russia in an intensifying conflict involving UAV attacks.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Claims Control of Border Village in Ukraine's Sumy Region

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces have taken control of the village of Potapivka in Ukraine's Sumy region, amid ongoing efforts to establish a buffer zone along the border.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense Disperses Authority of the Intelligence Agency, Allows Appointment of Generals to New Leadership Positions

The South Korean Ministry of Defense is working to dismantle its military intelligence agency while establishing new bodies to distribute its previous functions, allowing for the appointment of active-duty generals to these leadership roles.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Three rockets fired at Saudi Arabia's capital

Three rockets were launched towards Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of which was intercepted while the other two landed in uninhabited areas, according to the Saudi defense ministry.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Crew missing after helicopter incident in Qatar

A search operation is underway for a crew and passengers after a helicopter reportedly crashed in Qatari waters due to a technical failure.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar Defense: Helicopter crash due to technical malfunction and search for its crew is ongoing

The Qatari Defense Ministry reports a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction during a routine mission, with search efforts for the crew and passengers currently underway.

Mar 21 โ€ข 23:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Defense has started land acquisition near the border: residents still lack information

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has begun the process of acquiring land near the Latvian-Russian border, leaving local farmers frustrated by the lack of communication regarding the decision.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Surprising Purchase by the Ministry of Defense. Why is the ministry buying plush teddy bears?

The Polish Ministry of Defense has come under scrutiny for its decision to purchase plush teddy bears, igniting social and political controversies regarding the appropriateness of such procurement.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Nearly 300 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight โ€“ MOD

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that nearly 300 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight as Ukraine continues its drone attacks on Russian territory.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"Don't push the water in the river." He is supposed to be deputy at the defense ministry, but the Motorist doesnโ€™t want to go to Zลฏna

The Czech government is facing challenges in appointing a deputy for the defense ministry, particularly regarding the Motorist party's candidate Lubor Novรกk, who is uncertain about accepting the position.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Over 20 Drones Shot Down in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has shot down 22 drones in the eastern part of the country, according to the defense ministry in Riyadh.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Poland's Defense Ministry: Currently, there are no plans to build a training ground near the border with Lithuania

The Polish Defense Ministry has clarified that it currently does not plan to construct a military training ground near its border with Lithuania, despite media speculation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Poland's Ministry of Defense: We support Lithuania's plans to develop military training grounds

Poland's Defense Ministry affirmates its support for Lithuania's plans to expand military training infrastructure amid media misinterpretations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Defense Supported Freedom Fighters. "They Have Nazi-Like Tendencies," Says Foltรฝn

The article discusses the Czech Defense Ministry's support for freedom fighters while highlighting concerns about the presence of extremist views among them, as stated by Foltรฝn.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

The bribery case of a Defense Ministry representative has been transferred to court, the accused is a shareholder of the company

A shareholder of a company in Vilnius has been accused of bribing an employee of the Defense Ministry with over 3,000 euros.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

It is reported that a bribe was possibly offered to a Ministry of National Defence employee: The Special Investigation Service has started an investigation

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence is investigating a possible bribery case involving one of its employees, which reflects ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the defense sector.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

An Employee of the Ministry of National Defence Allegedly Offered a Bribe, The Anti-Corruption Service has Launched an Investigation

An employee within Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence reported an alleged bribe offer, prompting an anti-corruption investigation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

LIVE at 12: Overview of Developments on the Ukraine War Fronts

The Estonian Ministry of Defense will provide an update on the situation in the war against Ukraine during a press conference led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The fall of General Padrino Lรณpez deepens the dismantling of 'Madurismo'

General Vladimir Padrino Lรณpez's resignation from the Defense Ministry marks a significant shift in Venezuela's military and political landscape, further eroding the grip of the Maduro regime.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Drone Command Controversy in Pyongyang: Restructuring Instead of Abolition

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to restructure the Drone Command instead of abolishing it, reallocating its operational duties to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines while retaining the headquarters for policy and educational purposes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Saudi Arabia shoots down 8 drones and missiles in one hour

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry reported the successful interception and destruction of 8 drones and a ballistic missile approaching its eastern province.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Record Number of Russians Fell on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that 1,710 Russian soldiers were killed in the deadliest day for Russian forces in 2026, tied to a failed offensive in the Zaporizhia region.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Saudi Arabia destroys drone heading towards gas plant, Qatar reports fire at gas facility

A Saudi defense ministry statement confirmed the destruction of a drone attempting to approach a gas plant, while Qatar reported a fire at a gas facility due to an attack from Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Saudi Arabia intercepts 4 ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh (Video)

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry announced that it successfully intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, prior to a regional foreign ministers' meeting.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | Qatari Interior Ministry: Civil Defense is dealing with a fire in the Ras Laffan area due to Iranian targeting

The Qatari Interior Ministry reports that Civil Defense teams are addressing a fire in the Ras Laffan area caused by an Iranian attack.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

NATO deploys another 'Patriot' system in Turkey

NATO has deployed an additional 'Patriot' missile battery at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, as announced by the Turkish Defense Ministry.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Lebanon's Ministry of Health: 20 killed by IDF fire today; military warns it will bomb bridges over the Litani

A report from Lebanon's Ministry of Health reveals that twenty individuals were killed by Israeli Defense Forces artillery fire, with significant casualties in Beirut and the Beqaa Valley.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Trump talks about leaving NATO. There is a comment from the head of the Polish Ministry of Defense

Donald Trump expressed his potential willingness to exit NATO, causing concerns among allied nations and prompting responses from Polish officials.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Interest in military service grows in Germany

In Germany, there has been a significant increase in applications for military service and the number of serving soldiers in the Bundeswehr, according to the Defense Ministry's recent announcement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Saudi Arabia reports interception of two drones aimed at Riyadh's diplomatic quarter

Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry announced the interception of two drones attempting to approach the embassy district in Riyadh.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Explosions in Doha - Qatar has halted missile attack

Qatar's defense ministry has confirmed that they shot down a missile targeting the country, following reports of explosions heard in Doha.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense states that bombings only take place within the country

Ecuador's Ministry of Defense asserted that military operations are conducted solely within its national territory, emphasizing a commitment to combat armed groups and drug trafficking networks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fighter jet carrying hypersonic missile flies over Japan Sea, says Russian Defense Ministry

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that a MiG-31 fighter jet, equipped with the hypersonic missile 'Kinzhal', flew over the Sea of Japan, conducting a planned flight under international regulations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian leader whose death was announced by Israel

Israel's Defense Ministry claims to have killed Iranian National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani in recent airstrikes, though Iran has not officially confirmed this death.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Who was Ali Larijani, the influential Iranian leader that Israel announced it killed in a nighttime operation

Ali Larijani, a prominent Iranian leader, was reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes according to Israel's Ministry of Defense, which has not yet been confirmed by Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Israel claims to have killed Ali Lariyani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

Israel's Defense Ministry announced that it has killed Ali Lariyani, a high-ranking Iranian official, during recent bombings targeting Iranian regime infrastructures.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Defence Ministry launches A1 Defense AI Center to accelerate AI use in warfare โ€“ video

Ukraine's Defence Ministry has established the A1 Defense AI Center to expedite technological innovation in military operations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Did we receive an official request for troop deployment from the U.S.?โ€™ asks Diplomacy, โ€˜Itโ€™s difficult to answerโ€™ says Defense, โ€˜There was noneโ€™

South Korean officials presented differing responses regarding whether the U.S. made an official request for troop deployment to the Hormuz Strait, with the Foreign Minister indicating ambiguity and the Defense Minister denying any official request.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland, Britain, and the Netherlands consider a joint defense funding mechanism

Finland, Britain, and the Netherlands are considering a joint defense funding mechanism as reported by the Finnish Ministry of Defense.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

NATO fighters took to the air six times in the Baltics last week due to Russian aircraft

NATO fighters in the Baltics launched six times last week to intercept and escort Russian aircraft that violated airspace regulations, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran's missile shot down by air defense: UAE

The UAE's defense ministry reported successful interceptions of missiles and drone threats sent from Iran by its air defense systems.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The British Ministry of Defence prepares to sign a contract with the Estonian company Threod Systems

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to sign a nearly ยฃ5 million contract with Estonian defense technology firm Threod Systems for their drone launch system, Cata.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Breaking: Special Prosecutor Conducts Raids on the Ministry of the Interior, Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Security Service Regarding Yoon Seok-yeol's Residence Relocation Allegations

A special prosecutor's team has launched extensive raids on several government ministries in connection with allegations surrounding the relocation of President Yoon Seok-yeol's official residence.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Defense and arms companies join forces to fill arsenals amid uncertainty: "We need quick and quality deliveries"

Spain's Ministry of Defense and arms companies emphasize the urgent need to boost production capacities to ensure a credible deterrent for European security.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Report of drone attack against the United Arab Emirates

The UAE Defense Ministry announced that their air defense is responding to incoming missiles and drones from Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

What lessons does Taiwan see from Iran and Ukraine for its air-defence strategy?

Taiwan's defense ministry emphasizes the need for low-cost interceptor weapons to counter increasing threats from China's military, drawing lessons from recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

United Arab Emirates: Interceptions of Iranian Missiles and Drones

The UAEโ€™s defense systems are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, according to the country's Ministry of Defense.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UAE: Air defense intercepts Iranian missiles and drones

The UAE air defense system is currently responding to threats from missiles and drones launched from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:50 UTC

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