France Reintroduces Voluntary Military Service Amid Russia Fears
France to introduce voluntary 10-month military service for 18-19 year olds from 2026 amid Russia threat, costing €2bn and aiming for 50,000 volunteers by 2036.
France to introduce voluntary 10-month military service for 18-19 year olds from 2026 amid Russia threat, costing €2bn and aiming for 50,000 volunteers by 2036.
Britain risks losing its most senior NATO post due to delays in defence spending, warns former Supreme Allied Commander Europe Admiral Sir Keith Blount, urging immediate investment.
Australia's Defence Minister Pat Conroy has warned of escalating regional security challenges, urging increased defence spending and cooperation with allies.
Ukraine launches private air defence firms to protect businesses and critical infrastructure from Russian drone attacks, with early successes reported.
Swedish sniper Mikael Skillt fights with Ukraine's Azov Battalion, expressing neo-Nazi views, raising concerns about extremists in the conflict.
The White House has requested $10bn from Congress to prepare for a potential war with Iran, citing a need to bolster military readiness in the region. The request includes funds for munitions, intelligence, and deployment costs.
Senior UK officials plan to lobby Andy Burnham to revive 'war bonds' for higher defence spending, as military leaders warn of need to match Russia.
Strava fitness app heatmap reveals locations of secret military bases, compromising operational security.
Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at western Ukraine near Nato border, Kyiv dismisses Moscow's retaliation claim as absurd.
A shooting at Fort Stewart that injured five soldiers has reignited debate over the US military's strict policy on personal firearms on bases.
NATO allies have criticised UK armed forces as 'arrogant' and 'crumbling', comparing them to Downton Abbey aristocrats, as underfunding undermines military clout ahead of a NATO summit.
Declassified MI5 file reveals KGB plot to poison Loch Ness with radioactive polonium in the 1970s, aiming to disrupt UK tourism.
US forces complete withdrawal from Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq, handing control to Iraqi army under 2024 agreement to end coalition mission by 2025.
Nato jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea on Monday, with French Rafales leading the response from Lithuania.
Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Moscow, hitting a key oil refinery, as Zelenskyy warns of retaliation for Russian strikes.
Russia opens exhibition of captured Western military hardware in Moscow, including British and US vehicles, ahead of Victory Day.
Iran fired missiles at Diego Garcia but missed; warns UAE over islands; Hormuz Strait blocked.
Female ADF members file class action alleging widespread sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination from 2003 to 2025.
Trump says he found a way to pay troops during shutdown, directs Pentagon to release funds by 15 October.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard admits HMNB Clyde needs 'massive investment' due to ageing infrastructure, impacting submarine availability. The delayed Defence Investment Plan is expected to free up capital for upgrades.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton says the British Army must be able to go 'toe-to-toe' with Russia, emphasizing deterrence amid delays to the Defence Investment Plan.
Royal Navy prepares for mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz, awaiting peace deal. RFA Lyme Bay loaded with sea drones, ready to clear transit lanes.
Finland's Air Force Command has discontinued its swastika emblem after nearly a century, citing misunderstandings and impracticality.
Pro-Russian milbloggers criticise exaggerated territorial claims; GPS jamming incident; civilian casualties; underground schools in Kharkiv.
Investigation finds Abdul-Rahman al-Rawi is first acknowledged civilian victim of AI-assisted airstrike, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen proposes a European coalition of the willing, including Ukraine, to defend the continent amid shifts in US policy and Russia's aggression.
The UK Government's long-delayed defence plans will include investment for the Faslane nuclear submarine base, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard telling MPs that 'massive investment' is needed.
Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, pledged to publish the delayed defence investment plan before the Nato summit in Ankara, securing around £1bn more than his predecessor.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his position on the Australian War Memorial expansion, arguing it honours veterans and is not a political issue, as Labor and the Greens criticise the cost and scope.
Royal Marines and Dutch marines rescued a climber found curled up in -20C blizzard on Ben Nevis, saving his life.