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Latest news on global and regional military strategies, armed forces and weapons

A400M planes from France, Germany and Britain fly over Paris for Bastille Day. Some will soon be deployed to fight wildfires. AFP

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French Air Force joins battle against forest fire

EuropeJuly 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi's Edge Group has signed a flurry of deals in the past few months as it strengthens its engineering capabilities. AFP

Abu Dhabi's Edge Group to acquire Brazil's Akaer to boost UAV expertise

TechnologyJuly 16, 2026

Missiles launched from Iran towards other Middle East countries. AFP

Iranian missiles aimed at Jordan part of plan to 'clear path for attacks on Israel'

MENAJuly 15, 2026

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte believes Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will not be drawn into a confrontation with Israel. EPA

01:13

Erdogan can help restrain Israeli aggression, says Rutte

EuropeJuly 08, 2026

A Patriot air-defence missile, which could soon be produced in Ukraine under US license. AFP

Trump gives Ukraine green light to build Patriot missiles

EuropeJuly 08, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on divisions over Nato funding

CartoonJuly 08, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with US President Donald Trump. Reuters

Trump and Meloni set for Nato showdown over defence spending

EuropeJuly 07, 2026

A waiter puts the finishing touches on a table at a restaurant that has been symbolically reserved and prepared for US President Donald Trump ahead of the Nato summit in Ankara. Reuters

Handshakes in Ankara might mean little for Nato unity

CommentJuly 07, 2026

HMS Dragon will play a key role in keeping ships secure, with a mission in the Strait of Hormuz led by Britain and France expected to be launched within days. Photo: British Royal Navy

UK and France to launch mission to secure Strait of Hormuz within days

MENAJuly 06, 2026

A Danish army tank on exercise in Poland. Europe is seeking to rearm quickly, but in parts is held back by cash, industrial capacity and political will. EPA

Europe's race to rearm outpaced by the future of war

EuropeJuly 03, 2026

Britain's missile defences will be substantially improved as part of a major overhaul of UK forces. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence

Britain's £15bn defence reset prepares for age of robot warfare

UKJune 30, 2026

Nato chief Mark Rutte, left, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at No 10 Downing Street in London. EPA

Drones replace destroyers as Britain quietly retreats from global military role

UKJune 29, 2026

A Ukrainian soldier with an FPV drone, as Russia looks to recruit an army of gamers to help counter them. EPA

Mapping Russia's call to Xbox warriors to wage its Ukraine drone offensive

EuropeJune 26, 2026

Key Kuwaiti industrial and military targets were hit during 40 days of near-constant attacks by Iran.

‘Red Status. Possible incoming’: Kuwaiti colonel recalls longest five minutes

GulfJune 25, 2026

Former armed forces minister Al Carns says he wants to 'trigger debate' and secure bold policies. Reuters

Is Al Carns the man to take on Andy Burnham in Labour leadership race?

UKJune 23, 2026

Edge Group is aggressively expanding in Europe through key partnerships. Photo: Edge

Abu Dhabi's Edge teams up with Leonardo to target $4.64bn defence systems orders

BusinessJune 17, 2026

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