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April 5, 2024

Norway plans 'historic increase' in defense spending of $56B over next 12 years

Norway's center-left government unveiled plans on Friday for a "historic increase" in defense spending with $56 billion over the next 12 years, officials said.

April 4, 2024

Blinken says Ukraine will eventually 'become a member of NATO'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said Ukraine will eventually join the 32-membner block of NATO while in Brussels.

April 4, 2024

NATO turns 75 as Ukraine decisions sow disagreement among members

NATO leaders took the alliance's 75th anniversary to celebrate and reflect upon its history. NATO is now faced with the question of how to aid Ukraine.

April 4, 2024

Germany's defense minister to overhaul military command to enhance war capabilities

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to reorganize the military command to enhance its war capabilities against potential threats.

April 3, 2024

Blinken, US delegation drive from Paris to Brussels after his plane again suffers a 'mechanical issue'

Secretary of State Blinken and a U.S. delegation have driven from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting after his plane suffered a "mechanical issue."

April 3, 2024

Ukrainian foreign minister accused allies of not giving enough air defense to combat Russian missile attacks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has accused the country's allies of not providing enough air defense or extra Patriot systems to fight off the Russian missile attacks.

April 2, 2024

McConnell putting 'main part of my focus' on opposing Russia in Ukraine: 'A worldwide problem for democracies'

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will focus on combating the "isolationist movement" in the GOP, insisting the Ukraine war is "a worldwide problem."

April 2, 2024

Pentagon confirms defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during NATO summit

The Pentagon confirmed a senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those characteristic of “Havana syndrome."

April 2, 2024

Norway seeks to boost military numbers through increase in conscripted soldiers

Norway's government announced plans to raise the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036, voicing the need for skilled military personnel.

March 30, 2024

Situation in Ukraine is 'dire' as ammunition supplies drop on US, Europe 'starvation diet'

Ukraine is forced to choose between protecting civilians' infrastructure and bolstering its front lines as Russia adapts its war strategy and Congress fails to send Kyiv more defensive aid.