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How will FCAS collapse reshape Europe’s military aviation future?

The collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), once considered Europe's most ambitious military aviation project, has triggered a major strategic reassessment across the continent.

12 Jun 2026-03:47
How the war in Ukraine may end

Editor's note: Einars Graudins is a military expert and a retired senior officer of the Latvian Armed Forces. This article reflects the author's personal opinion and may not represent the views of News.Az.

11 Jun 2026-13:38
What happened in the US-Iran war overnight? Everything you need to know

The latest military confrontation between the United States and Iran unfolded during the night of June 10 and the early hours of June 11, marking one of the most dangerous escalations between the two countries since the outbreak of the current regional conflict.

11 Jun 2026-06:35
Lebanon convicts two citizens for pro-Israel statements

While Lebanese and Israeli officials hold U.S.-mediated talks, Lebanon’s military court has sentenced activist Joumana Jabbara and writer-academic Dr. Ahmad Yassin in absentia to 15 years in prison for statements and positions concerning Israel.

11 Jun 2026-00:28
Azerbaijan Naval Forces launch live-fire tactical drill - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan’s Naval Forces have launched a live-fire tactical exercise aimed at improving the skills of commanders and headquarters personnel in organising combat operations and managing forces. The exercise is also intended to assess the readiness of ships to carry out combat missions both individually and as part of tactical groups.

10 Jun 2026-15:24
The EU without its own army: Can Europe become an independent geopolitical power centre?

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has once again spoken out against the creation of a unified European army. According to her, defence remains the responsibility of individual nation states, each of which already has its own armed forces. Moreover, 23 EU countries are also NATO members, meaning that the formation of a parallel EU army would inevitably lead to a duplication of functions and command-related problems.

10 Jun 2026-14:18
China voices concern over Japan's defense policy shift

10 Jun 2026-14:06
Iran claims 70% of targets hit in dawn strikes on regional US bases

An Iranian military source has claimed that preliminary assessments indicate significant success in Wednesday’s strikes on US bases across the Middle East, with around 70% of pre-planned targets reportedly struck.

10 Jun 2026-12:41
Taiwan tests US-supplied HIMARS in live-fire exercise drill - VIDEO

10 Jun 2026-11:46
Bolivian demonstrators warn of actions near military facilities

Bolivian farmers and coca growers’ groups have officially threatened to occupy military and police facilities in the Cochabamba Tropics to protest a new law regulating states of emergency.

10 Jun 2026-02:00