CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sergei Shoigu warns: No region of Russia is safe anymore. Ukrainian drones have reached the Urals

Former Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the Urals region is now in direct danger from Ukrainian drone attacks.

Mar 17 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias from London: At this moment there is no possibility for Greece to send any ship to the Strait of Hormuz

Greece's Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stated that there is currently no possibility of sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz, following a meeting in London with his British counterpart John Healey.

Mar 17 • 11:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sergei Shoigu scared by the pace of Ukrainian drones' development

Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expresses concerns regarding the increasing threat of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Ural region.

Mar 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Israel announced the killing of Iran's security chief Larijani

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani alongside a commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary unit.

Mar 17 • 10:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

War between the United States, Israel, and Iran, LIVE: Israel announced that it killed Ali Larijani, the Iranian security chief

Israel's Defense Minister announced the killing of Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iranian power, during the ongoing conflict with the United States and Iran.

Mar 17 • 10:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Double Strike on Iran: Israel Claims Larijani and Soleimani Have Been Killed

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claims that Iranian security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli strike, along with Golam Reza Soleimani, commander of the Iranian paramilitary forces, although Iran has not yet confirmed these deaths.

Mar 17 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HARKU VALD: Minister of Defense Pevkur, why is the state leaving thousands of students without a national defense camp this year?

A local official criticizes Estonia's Minister of Defense for the lack of national defense camps for high school students, citing a decline in national defense education despite increased funding.

Mar 17 • 09:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Israel: Ali Larijani is dead. He was killed in a night raid on Iran

Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has reportedly been killed in a night attack, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, though Iranian officials have yet to confirm this news.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Limited Incursion or Long-Term Occupation? What Does Israel Plan in Southern Lebanon?

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant's statements raise fears among Lebanese displaced persons about a potential long-term occupation of Southern Lebanon amid military operations against Hezbollah.

Mar 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israeli Defense Minister: Ali Larijani Dead

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the killing of Iranian National Security Chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in Israeli airstrikes in Tehran.

Mar 17 • 09:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Leader of the Conservatives: Our security strategy lacks the philosophy that we can resist ourselves

A former Minister of Defense in Lithuania states that the country's security strategy is missing a philosophical basis for self-resistance.

Mar 17 • 08:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Israel: Iran's security chief also killed in attack

Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the deaths of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Israeli airstrikes.

Mar 17 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"The diploma is probably shedding crocodile tears": Veryga’s scathing criticism of Ruginienė

Veryga criticizes Prime Minister Ruginienė for accepting support from tobacco companies after increasing defense spending, suggesting a contradiction in priorities.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia currently does not plan to participate in a possible operation in the Strait of Hormuz, says Sprūds

Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Sprūds announced that the country has no plans to involve its forces in potential operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 • 05:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi: 'Some missions may require Diet approval' regarding Self-Defense Force dispatch

Prime Minister Takagi indicated that any potential dispatch of the Self-Defense Force to the Strait of Hormuz may require approval from the Japanese Diet, inviting discussions with opposition leaders.

Mar 17 • 03:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Minister: Latvia's involvement in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is currently not planned

Latvia's defense minister confirmed that there are currently no plans for Latvian forces to participate in operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Edson Fachin, president of the STF, makes a speech in defense of judicial self-restraint

The president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court emphasized the importance of judicial self-restraint in his speech to law students.

Mar 17 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Israel invades Lebanon with a ground offensive after weeks of bombardments

Israel has launched a ground military operation in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats and protect its northern regions, as announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Mar 16 • 18:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kaliňák also starts on the bypass around Zvolen. We can obtain EU funds more easily for military roads, he says

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák announces plans for an 11-kilometer bypass around Zvolen as part of a military logistics initiative.

Mar 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense Minister and Chief of Joint Command of the Armed Forces hold security meeting in Machala

A total of 20 individuals were arrested in El Oro during the first night of curfew enforcement coinciding with a security meeting attended by Ecuador's Defense Minister.

Mar 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kupka spoke about the modernized army. He forgets about overpriced kitchens and missing backpacks

Czech Minister Kupka discusses army modernization while ignoring issues of inflated costs and equipment shortages.

Mar 16 • 15:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lebanon: New Ground Incursion and Katz Threatens Naeem Qassem While Hezbollah Conducts 'Drill' in the Hills

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz has threatened that Lebanese refugees will not return to southern Lebanon until the safety of northern Israeli residents is ensured, amidst a new ground incursion by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israel: Displaced Lebanese will not return home until the safety of Israelis living near the border is guaranteed

Israel’s Defense Minister has stated that displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until the safety of Israelis near the border is ensured.

Mar 16 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israeli Defense Minister: Displaced Lebanese Won't Return Until Northern Israel is Safe

Israeli Defense Minister Israelis Katz stated that displaced Lebanese will not be allowed to return until the safety of northern Israel is guaranteed.

Mar 16 • 12:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, even Arturo Parisi votes Yes: "To advance a guarantee-based justice"

Arturo Parisi, former Minister of Defense, has announced his support for the upcoming referendum on justice, advocating for a 'guarantee-based' legal system despite acknowledging its limitations.

Mar 16 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias from London: A shield of protection for Greek territory with multiple levels

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced from London the creation of a protective shield for Greece that will address modern aerial threats with a multi-layered approach.

Mar 16 • 10:42 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns of a potential exit from the EU, following a presidential veto on a bill for defense loans.

Mar 16 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

In the Armaments Committee, the upgrade of the F-16s, the 'Achilles' Shield, and the modernization of frigates

Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias announced the submission of various significant armament programs to the Special Permanent Committee on Armaments Programs and Contracts of the Hellenic Parliament.

Mar 16 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

British Minister Rebuts Trump: This is Not a NATO War

A British minister clarified that the current conflict should not be framed as a NATO war, emphasizing that it is primarily the actions of the US and Israel, rather than NATO itself.

Mar 16 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Margarita Robles demands Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon, where 670 troops are deployed: "There are artillery actions daily"

Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, has called for Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon amid ongoing hostilities affecting deployed Spanish peacekeepers.

Mar 16 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Harku municipality to the Minister of Defense: why are thousands of students being left out of the national defense camp this year?

Harku municipality expresses concern to Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur regarding the exclusion of thousands of students from participating in this year's national defense camp.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

“We are going to regain control of the spaces where the mafias have tried to impose themselves,” says Defense Minister before curfew

Ecuador's Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo announced a military and police operation to regain control from criminal organizations amid a curfew in multiple provinces.

Mar 16 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Military pretensions

Brazil's Defense Minister José Múcio advocates for increased military spending citing global trends, despite Brazil's lack of direct involvement in current conflicts.

Mar 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japan and U.S. Defense Ministers Hold Phone Talks on Iran Situation, Confirm Communication

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the situation in Iran over the phone, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 23:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey: We Own 65% of the Military Drone Market Worldwide

Turkey's Minister of Industry and Technology announced that the country holds about 65% of the global military drone market, primarily due to advancements by Turkish company Baykar.

Mar 15 • 20:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Anušić on defense and the ‘Zagrepčanka’ rocket, Selak Raspudić on the new party, Zurovec on joining the ruling majority

Croatian Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić discussed national defense, regional security threats, and Serbia's hypersonic rocket ‘Zagrepčanka’ in a recent podcast.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KKE: Our people are paying dearly for involvement in the war

The KKE criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis for calling NATO and EU involvement in Cyprus a defense of the country, claiming it is a pursuit of war spoils for European groups at the expense of the Greek people.

Mar 15 • 12:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Støre: The plan for the end of the war in the Middle East is unclear

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a summit in Oslo with leaders from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Canada to discuss collaboration on Arctic defense and other international issues.

Mar 15 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' Visit to the United Kingdom

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will hold a series of meetings with British officials in the UK on Monday and Tuesday.

Mar 15 • 09:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy tasks defence minister with closing sky using Ukraine's own air defence

President Zelenskyy has instructed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to prioritize the creation of Ukraine's own air defence system.

Mar 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israeli Defense Minister: A decisive phase of war with Iran begins

Israeli Defense Minister I. Katz announced that a crucial stage of the conflict with Iran is underway, emphasizing ongoing U.S. and Israeli efforts against Iran.

Mar 14 • 11:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Says 'No Options Off the Table' for Strengthening Defense at Defense Academy Graduation Ceremony

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated a commitment to enhancing Japan's defense capabilities during a graduation speech at the National Defense Academy, stressing the importance of exploring all options amid escalating regional tensions.

Mar 14 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Goes after CNN over Hormuz coverage

Norwegian Defense Minister Pete Hegseth accuses CNN of spreading fake news regarding the coverage of the Iran conflict, expressing a desire for a Trump associate to take over the outlet.

Mar 14 • 02:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

If the Chamber did not say that Russia is an aggressor, I would not claim it, said Zůna. He lied about a trip to Ukraine

Czech Defense Minister Zůna is accused of misrepresenting facts during a recent interview regarding defense spending commitments and comments on Russia's aggression.

Mar 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dendias' visit to London - Changes in FOS of armaments are underway

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on March 16 and 17 for talks on NATO cooperation and arms program transparency.

Mar 13 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

"This is only the beginning": Katz threatens strikes on Lebanon's infrastructure used by Hezbollah

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of impending strikes against national infrastructure in Lebanon used by Hezbollah following an Israeli attack on a bridge alleged to facilitate Hezbollah's movements.

Mar 13 • 09:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Russia helps Iran in the use of drones, claims Britain

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace indicates that Russia is assisting Iran with the use of drones in the conflict against the US and Israel, as reported by The Guardian.

Mar 13 • 08:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Zuna: We will increase defense spending every year. We are honoring the commitment of the previous government

The Czech Defense Minister Zuna has announced a commitment to increase defense spending annually, in line with the previous government's obligations.

Mar 13 • 07:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ukraine Has a New Victory Plan. Part of It Is Already Being Fulfilled

Ukraine is implementing a new strategy under Minister of Defense to create conditions for Russia to negotiate, moving away from the goal of total defeat of Russian forces.

Mar 13 • 05:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

War between Russia and Ukraine. Day 1479

Ukraine's Defense Minister announced that 42 kilometers of roads in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been secured with anti-drone nets to enhance front-line logistics.

Mar 13 • 03:49 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.