Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Europe News Son of Hungary's outgoing prime minister discharged from military Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and in 2020 was sent on a nine-month training course at the elite Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. 22/04/2026
Europe News How German troops are building and field-testing their own drones During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive. 20/04/2026
Colombia At least 66 dead in Colombian military plane crash At least 66 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed while taking off on Monday, according to the head of Colombia's armed forces. 23/03/2026
Poland Poland’s Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7bn EU defence loan A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty. 13/03/2026
Netherlands Dutch Queen Máxima training to become army reservist Expected to be sworn in later this month, the incoming Dutch coalition government has plans to boost the nation's military from some 80,000 to 122,000 personnel. And the Queen wants to help. 06/02/2026
No Comment Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly. 03/02/2026
Europe Today Watch the video: Is the EU building a European army? What if the EU assembled a European army? Well, the reality is... it probably won't. But we are forging something else. 26/01/2026
Europe News EU must 'move towards creating European army', Spanish FM says Spain’s foreign minister told Euronews that Europe must take full control of its own security in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties. To this end, he said the EU must move towards creating a European army. 22/01/2026
World News Spain invests 33,123 million in military modernisation for NATO The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed. 17/01/2026
Tech News Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering military robotics A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town. 02/01/2026
Germany German paratrooper unit probed over alleged abuses and antisemitism The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals. 30/12/2025
Poland Poland scrambles fighter jets for security drill Civilian airports in Rzeszów and Lublin were temporarily closed in the early hours of Saturday. After several hours, air traffic at both airports was resumed. 27/12/2025
Egypt Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy? The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country? 25/12/2025
No Comment France deploys armed forces to fight cattle disease outbreak France's armed forces are aiding a nationwide cattle vaccination to combat lumpy skin disease. 21/12/2025
USA Trump hints at ground action in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation. 28/11/2025
France Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept sacrifices General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030. 21/11/2025