LISBON, Portugal (AP), Portugal’s caretaker government has announced plans to expel around 18,000 foreigners living in the country without legal authorization, just weeks before a national election set for May 18. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro said Saturday that the government will begin issuing departure notices next week,[Read More…]

Biggest sustained investment since the Cold War will protect the UK, support jobs, and cement global leadership. In a landmark announcement, the Prime Minister has pledged the UK’s largest sustained increase in defense spending since the Cold War, a bold move to meet the rising tide of global instability and[Read More…]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had his “best meeting yet” with Donald Trump last week, during an unexpected conversation on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican. The two leaders discussed air defense systems, sanctions on Russia, and a temporary ceasefire aimed at easing tensions in the[Read More…]

By Favoredjane Denmark has joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme a growing European defence initiative centered on the Patria 6×6, a cutting-edge modular armoured vehicle designed for troop transport and multi-role missions. Led by Finnish defence company Patria, the programme enhances joint military capabilities and industrial cooperation across[Read More…]

By Favoredjane BAE Systems has secured a full-rate production contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for its ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicle, marking a major step in modernizing the Corps’ assault capabilities with a vehicle designed for maximum versatility, firepower, and mobility. Equipped with a medium-caliber Remote Turret System acquired separately[Read More…]

 By Favoredjane MANILA, Philippines (AP) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Tuesday that Japan and the Philippines will begin negotiations on two major defense agreements aimed at strengthening their security alliance, part of a growing regional pushback against China’s assertiveness in disputed Asian waters. Standing alongside Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos[Read More…]

 By Favoredjane In a bold move that has stirred tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines announced it will move forward with forging new security alliances and staging military combat drills, despite strong opposition from China. The Philippine government revealed that it would continue to strengthen its defense ties[Read More…]