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Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel rban treaty
Helsinki (AFP) April 1, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a fundamentally changed security environment in Europe prompted the decision by Finland - a NATO member bordering Russia - to pull out of the 1997 Ottawa Treaty. "Finland and Europe need to evaluate all measures to strengthen our deterrence and defence capabilities, ... read more |
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Hegseth signs memo for cuts to Pentagon civilian workforceWashington DC (UPI) Mar 29, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to reduce the Pentagon's civilian workforce by an undisclosed amount and to reorganize the government's largest agency. ... more 
United States launches military 'upgrade' in JapanWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2025 The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. ... more 
Sweden to boost defence spending $30 bn over a decadeStockholm (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Sweden will increase defence spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War. ... more 
Spain PM vows plan to boost defence sectorMadrid (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Wednesday to unveil a national plan to boost Spain's defence sector as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more |
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Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more 
Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence pushBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 The EU on Wednesday sought to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more 
Germany's Merz says new defence spending counters Putin's 'war against Europe'Berlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that his proposed huge spending boost for defence was needed because of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "war of aggression against Europe". ... more 
German parliament to vote on huge spending boost for defence, infrastructureBerlin (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security. ... more 
Italy PM walks tightrope with EU defence spending, UkraineRome (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Italy's Giorgia Meloni will set out her position on EU defence plans on Tuesday, as she seeks to balance divisions in her coalition government with support for Ukraine, while keeping Washington onside. ... more |
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Amid tensions, Canada says reviewing purchase of US jets
Montreal (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 Canada is reviewing a major purchase of US-made F-35 combat planes amid serious tensions with the Trump administration, a spokesperson for the Canadian defense ministry told AFP on Saturday. That announcement came two days after Portugal said it too was reexamining a possible purchase of American F-35 fighter jets amid rising international anger over the tariff war President Donald Trump has launched and his wavering support for the Atlantic alliance. Trump rattled America's northern neighbor by ... read more 
EU urges member states to give Ukraine up to 40bn euros of arms this yearBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The EU is pressing its member states to commit to giving Ukraine up to 40 billion euros of weapons this year, according to a proposal seen Friday, as questions swirl over US support. ... more |
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UK boosts export financing for defence firms by $2.6bn London (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 The British government said Friday that it would increase its export credit facilities for weapons manufacturers by two billion pounds ($2.6 billion) to boost overseas sales. ... more
Germany's Merz set for parliament showdown over spending bonanzaBerlin (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz is set Thursday to defend his unprecedented plans to massively ramp up defence and infrastructure spending in parliament as lawmakers begin debating the proposals. ... more 
Calls for defence spending spree raise hackles in SpainMadrid (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Spain's leftist government, proportionally NATO's smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget. ... more 
German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'Berlin (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday that moves by European capitals to ramp up military expenditure and reduce their reliance on the United States were a massive growth opportunity for the defence sector. ... more
German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'Berlin (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group. ... more |
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