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Germany Permanently Stations Troops Abroad for First Time Since WWII

Germany has begun long-term deployment of troops in Lithuania in its first permanent stationing of soldiers abroad since World War II.

Paramilitaries Claim Capture of Key Sudan Towns

Paramilitary forces fighting Sudan's military have said they captured two strategic towns in the war-ravaged nation, which has been hit by a cholera outbreak that killed 70 people in the capital this week.

Russia Proposes New Ukraine Talks, Kyiv Demands Terms Upfront

Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the proposal in advance for the meeting to yield results.

Hamas Says New US-Backed Truce Proposal Does Not Meet Demands

The White House said Thursday Israel had "signed off" on a new Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to Hamas, but the Palestinian militant group said the deal failed to satisfy its demands.

EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program

The EU Council has launched an initiative that will support member states in their joint defense procurement loans.

Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

Japan’s Ministry of Defense is in talks with Kawasaki Heavy Industries over the potential acquisition of the K-RACER drone to support military logistics missions.

Germany Turns to Nokia and blackned for Smarter Battlefield Networks

Nokia and Rheinmetall subsidiary blackned GmbH are teaming up to build a new kind of battlefield network for German forces: fast, mobile, and ready to deploy.

Saab to Integrate MBDA’s Sea Ceptor Into Swedish Visby Corvettes

Saab has secured a $150.4 million contract to integrate MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defense system into Stockholm’s Visby-class corvettes.

Jihadists Ambush Mozambique Army Outpost, Killing Soldiers: Military Sources

An attack on a military base in northern Mozambique killed multiple soldiers, local military sources told AFP on Wednesday, underscoring spiraling insecurity in the southern African country.

Blast Kills Six Soldiers in Mexican Cartel Zone

An explosive device killed six soldiers and wounded two others in a western Mexican region wracked by drug cartel violence, an official military report seen by AFP on Wednesday said.

Babcock Rolls Out First British Type 31 Frigate in Scotland

Babcock has debuted the UK Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate at its facility in Rosyth, Scotland.

Latvian Startup Develops Underwater Drones for the Baltics

Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic presented its PIKE underwater drone line at Drone Summit 2025 in Riga, highlighting ongoing development efforts.

Italy Seeks New Reconnaissance Vehicles

The Italian Ministry of Defence has issued a call for proposals to develop a new ground vehicle for military reconnaissance missions.

Lithuania Boosts Air Defense With Bolide Missiles Worth $2M

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received another batch of Saab-manufactured Bolide missiles worth 2 million euros ($2.2 million).

India Developing Two-Seater Electric Trainer Aircraft With $250K Target Price

India has begun developing a low-cost electric trainer aircraft aimed at making pilot training more affordable and environmentally sustainable than current options.

Thai, Cambodian Army Chiefs to Meet Over Border Clash

The military chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Thursday, both governments said, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a border clash.