Indonesia, Australia Eye Enhanced Defense Pact With Japan, Papua New Guinea
Indonesia and Australia have announced a plan to expand defense cooperation through new trilateral arrangements with Japan and Papua New Guinea while stepping up intelligence sharing.
UAE’s EDGE Group to Upgrade Ecuador’s Border Surveillance
UAE state corporation EDGE Group has signed a letter of intent with Ecuador to develop a national security infrastructure program that will reinforce its border surveillance and protection systems.
South Korea, UAE Ink $35B Industrial Defense Deal
South Korea and the UAE have signed a defense industry cooperation memorandum of understanding valued at more than $35 billion, part of a broader $65-billion bilateral cooperation package.
Norway, UK Ink Helicopter Pact to Boost Naval Integration in High North
Norway and the UK have signed a cooperation agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian Armed Forces warships and deploy from the service’s installations.
Canada, Philippines in Talks on Military Intelligence-Sharing Pact
Canada and the Philippines are discussing a military intelligence-sharing framework that would allow broader exchanges of classified information.
UK to Double Troops in Norway to Defend Against ‘Rising’ Russian Threat
Britain announced Wednesday it will boost its troops stationed in Norway and play a "vital" role in a NATO Arctic mission in face of "rising Russian threat."
US Deploys 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.
Somalia Signs Defense Agreement With Saudi Arabia
Somalia Monday signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, as the Horn of Africa becomes an arena for proxy wars between Gulf monarchies, with Abu Dhabi at loggerheads with Riyadh.
US Expands Defense Ties With Bangladesh
The US and Bangladesh have moved to expand military cooperation following a series of high-level engagements.
Turkey’s Desan to Open First Overseas Shipyard in Malaysia
Turkish defense shipbuilder Desan will establish its first overseas facility in Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of Ankara’s growing maritime footprint in Southeast Asia.
Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal
The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia Ink Defense Cooperation Pact
Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed an agreement with Indonesia to establish defense cooperation following talks in Sarajevo, marking a step toward deeper bilateral ties.
Balkan States to Jointly Produce Shota Mine-Resistant Vehicle
Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have agreed to jointly develop and produce the Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle.
Syria Ministers Talk Military Cooperation With Putin in Russia: State Media
Damascus's foreign and defense ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow where they discussed military cooperation, Syrian state media said.
White House Says DRCongo, Rwanda to Sign Deal
US President Donald Trump will bring together the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Washington on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, months after an earlier US-brokered deal failed to stop violence.
EU Agrees on Canada Joining European Defense Program
The EU and Canada on Monday announced an agreement allowing Ottawa to join a $174.1 billion European defense financing program called Security Action for Europe.
US Designates Saudi Arabia as 20th Major Non-NATO Ally
The US has officially named Saudi Arabia its 20th major non-NATO ally, deepening military and economic cooperation between the two countries.
India, Israel to Boost Joint Military Tech Development Under New Defense Pact
India and Israel have signed a new defense agreement to co-develop and produce advanced military technology, marking another step in their growing security partnership.
South Korea, Malaysia Sign Defense Pact on Weapons Development
South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement to expand joint work on weapons development and military modernization.
Azerbaijan, South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties in Baku Talks
Azerbaijan and South Korea have held defense talks in Baku to expand cooperation on military development and regional security.
Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises
The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.
Arab Countries Revisit ‘NATO-Style’ Security Force Proposal by Egypt
Arab League member countries are reportedly reconsidering a “NATO-style” collective security force in the region first proposed by Egypt in 2015, insider sources have informed The National.
US Army Exercise Trains 1,000+ Joint, Allied Forces in Coalition Medical Ops
The US Army gathered more than 1,000 warfighters from its units, sister forces, and allied nations in Global Medic 25-02, the service’s largest annual joint medical exercise.
Kosovo, Albania, Croatia Forge Cooperation for Stronger Balkan Defense
Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are working to turn their defense declaration earlier this year into concrete action, aiming to strengthen regional security and interoperability.
