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Defence

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

The defence chief of the Philippines said on Friday he would continue to do his duty in the face of "wickedness" committed by China, a day after he was sanctioned by Beijing for what ‌it described as repeated "erroneous remarks".

12 Jun 2026-04:08
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary over defence funding plan

United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned from his post over concerns related to the funding of the Defence Investment Plan, according to an official letter addressed to the Prime Minister.

11 Jun 2026-16:59
Zelensky urges Europe to develop its own Patriot alternative

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European countries to accelerate the development of their own air defence systems as an alternative to the United States-made Patriot system, amid ongoing security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine.

09 Jun 2026-12:25
Zelenskyy secures air defence assistance after meeting Norwegian PM

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about bolstering Ukraine's air defenses, after which he stated that "Norway is ready to help."

03 Jun 2026-23:03
Why did Bolivia's defence minister resign? Understanding the political crisis behind Marcelo Salinas' departure

The resignation of Bolivia's Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas comes at a critical moment for the South American nation, which is grappling with weeks of anti government protests, economic tensions and a growing political confrontation between the administration of President Rodrigo Paz and opposition groups linked to former President Evo Morales.

03 Jun 2026-04:33
Bolivia's defence minister Salinas resigns

Bolivian defence minister Marcelo Salinas resigned on Tuesday, a ministry source ‌told Reuters, following weeks of social unrest and mass protests which have blocked streets in major cities over the last month.

03 Jun 2026-04:18
Azerbaijan defence minister, Georgia PM discuss cooperation in Tbilisi

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Zakir Hasanov met Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Tbilisi on Monday to discuss prospects for developing defence cooperation between the two countries.

01 Jun 2026-13:13
Australia: China’s low-key role at the Asia defence forum was lost chance

Australia’s defence minister said on Friday that China’s choice to send only academics to Asia’s largest defence forum was a missed opportunity, especially at a time when other countries are seeking greater “strategic reassurance” from Beijing.

30 May 2026-18:36
Delegates highlight China’s absence at Asian defence talks

The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?"

30 May 2026-16:55
IRGC claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone and forced F-35 to retreat

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 surveillance drone and forced a US F-35 fighter jet to leave Iranian airspace, according to state media.

26 May 2026-11:51