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Philippines minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration
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Spain prepares to transfer 19 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine : Spain is preparing a new batch of battle tanks for delivery to Ukraine.
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Pistorius has harsh words against the Pope: "Territorial suicide": At an SPD election campaign event in Saxony, Defense Minister Pistorius attacked the Catholic ...
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Defense Minister's reaction: Pistorius distances himself from Mützenich's demand to freeze the war
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Philippines minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-defence-minister-dares-china-put-maritime-sovereignty-claim-2024-03-25/
Annual report for 2023: Armed Forces Commissioner considers successes in Bundeswehr modernization to be "manageable"
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundeswehr-wehrbeauftragte-eva-hoegl-zieht-kritische-bilanz-zur-modernisierung-a-bf0b85ce-3c4a-48ee-a17f-aee2079cc14e
Big-Ticket, Expensive, Heavily Armored NATO Tanks Mostly Overweight Duds in the Russo-Ukrainian War
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In the armed forces: The Noriker follows the legendary Pinzgauer: However, the 180 hp multifunctional vehicle from Iveco is not an equivalent replacement for the ...
kleinezeitung.at/oesterreich/18284642/der-noriker-folgt-dem-legendaeren-pinzgauer
Ukraine War: Mützenich reiterates statement about freezing the war: The SPD parliamentary group leader continues to stick to his statements about freezing the ...
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Czech and Polish Foreign Ministries explain why it is necessary to immediately help Ukraine to win
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/14/7181728/
Conscription survey: one age group in particular is against it: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is considering reintroducing compulsory military service ...
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POLL | Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula survive the motion of no confidence against her?
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Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
- The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.
- After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.
- Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
RFA Sir Galahad: Two confidential files could be released: A former UK government minister and leader of the Conservative Party has said there is “no question” a ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24211937.rfa-sir-galahad-two-confidential-files-released/
Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/spy-espionage-intelligence-ops-leaked-german-call-airshow-4223826
Pseudo-giant Boris Pistorius?: The Union sees him as the “master of organizational chaos”
tagesspiegel.de/politik/scheinriese-boris-pistorius-die-cdu-sieht-in-ihm-den-meister-des-organisationschaos-11427866.html
SPD dispute over Ukraine: "We are all united by the desire for peace": Defense Minister Boris Pistorius answers questions on Ukraine policy in Dresden ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-03/boris-pistorius-sachsen-spd-ukraine-politik
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on ‘special leave’ after corruption claims speculation: Late on Human Rights Day, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-speaker-mapisa-nqakula-on-special-leave-after-corruption-claims-speculation/
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
Our Guide to Achieving Blackpink Lisa's Style, and Where to Shop: Lisa's fashion is just as desired with a mix of street style and seductive chic ...
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Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks: Yoav Gallant will leave Israel for the US on Sunday amid growing tensions between the allies
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/23/israel-defence-chief-to-head-to-us-for-gaza-talks
Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia: Though the country's defence sector has transformed impressively, Ukraine stands no chance of ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/ukraine-ramps-up-spending-on-homemade-weapons-to-help-repel-russia
Wiener Neustadt student representative interviewed Minister of Defense: In the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna, Dennis Mutoi, regional student representative and ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula welcomes raid at her home, says she has 'nothing to hide': National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula maintains she is innocent of ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-19-mapisa-nqakula-welcomes-raid-at-her-home-says-she-has-nothing-to-hide/
Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
- The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).
- About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.
- A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.
- The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
India’s Breakthrough: Maiden Test of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine: The successful test-firing of the 1500 HP engine marks the completion of Generation One ...
financialexpress.com/business/defence-indias-breakthrough-maiden-test-of-indigenous-1500-hp-tank-engine-3431914/
“Historic moment”: Breakthrough in the main battle tank of the future: The joint armaments project did not make progress for a long time, but now the defense ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/historischer-moment-durchbruch-beim-kampfpanzer-der-zukunft-01/100026648.html
Ukraine to get additional Leopard 2 tanks from Spain: The Spanish Ministry of Defense has announced plans to send additional Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-to-get-additional-leopard-2-tanks-from-spain/
Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport: Former Iraqi defence minister Najah al-Shammari was briefly arrested after arriving in Sweden ...
thelocal.se/20240320/iraqi-ex-defence-minister-arrested-at-stockholms-arlanda-airport
LRT English Newsletter: National defence swaps: LRT English Newsletter – March 22, 2024
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2230932/lrt-english-newsletter-national-defence-swaps
Australia moves to prop up Aukus with $4.6bn pledge to help clear Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor bottlenecks in UK
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/21/australia-moves-to-prop-up-aukus-with-46bn-pledge-to-help-clear-rolls-royce-nuclear-reactor-bottlenecks-in-uk
UK and Australia sign new defense pact - World News: The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on March 21 ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/uk-and-australia-sign-new-defense-pact-191816
War in Ukraine: British Defense Secretary cancels Odessa visit for security reasons
spiegel.de/ausland/britischer-minister-sagt-odessa-besuch-aus-sicherheitsgruenden-ab-a-afc38a54-1738-4a10-adae-074cb7243f37
'We cannot continue like this:' Asif on increasing cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan
thenews.com.pk/latest/1170701-we-cannot-continue-like-this-asif-on-increasing-cross-border-terrorism-from-afghanistan
Australia and Britain sign defence pact in face of rising Chinese power: UK says Indo-Pacific security is ‘pivotal’ as it steps up presence in the region
ft.com/content/5ed52635-ea20-41f7-91c8-038fc6fedb41
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Bundeswehr: According to Pistorius, 80 percent of the special assets have already been tied up
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/bundeswehr-80-prozent-des-sondervermoegens-sind-laut-pistorius-bereits-gebunden/100026066.html
Jeddah, Cairo, Jerusalem: Blinken begins sixth Middle East trip in six months: US Secretary of State Blinken is trying to force an end to the Gaza war and the ...
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Bundeswehr in Baden-Württemberg - Where soldiers in the country defend freedom: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is demanding that Germany quickly become ready ...
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This is the circle of power surrounding Defense Minister Boris Pistorius: Long-time companions from Lower Saxony, an ex-journalist and experienced officials in ...
businessinsider.de/politik/deutschland/das-ist-der-machtzirkel-um-verteidigungsminister-boris-pistorius/
South African Speaker's Home Raided Amid Corruption Probe: Gauteng Hawks, acting on behalf of the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigative ...
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Ukraine War: Cold Peace at Any Price? The SPD is on the wrong track: It's not just the Greens and the FDP that reject the Chancellor's course on Taurus ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-krieg-kalter-frieden-um-jeden-preis-die-spd-ist-auf-dem-holzweg/29714364.html
Colchester councillors demand minister saves Wick in protest: Colchester’s Labour councillors today held a protest in Abbot’s Road to demand that Defence ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24196505.colchester-councillors-demand-minister-saves-wick-protest/
Pistorius in Poland: Concerns about Ukraine grow: The new Polish government is easier to talk to than the old one, notes the Defense Minister in Warsaw ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/pistorius-polen-ukraine-waffen-1.6466131
‘Widows Unveiled’ star Lerato Maphatsoe gets real about her journey: Lerato Maphatsoe dishes deets about her marriage on 'Widows Unveiled'.
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-03-18-widows-unveiled-star-lerato-maphatsoe-gets-real-about-her-journey/
Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending: Four possible sources for increased defence funding were proposed for consideration ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2226586/lithuanian-government-presents-options-how-to-fund-3-gdp-defence-spending
News podcast: An airlift for the Gaza Strip: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. The Defense Minister confirms participation in an ...
zeit.de/politik/2024-03/luftbruecke-gazastreifen-boris-pistorius-nachrichtenpodcast
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Rundschau debate of the day: How sick is the “olive patient”?: After all: According to the military commissioner's assessment, the Bundeswehr is making progress ...
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IAF's Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer as PM Modi watches Bharat Shakti nearby: Jaisalmer News, Rajasthan News update, IAF Tejas Jet Crash News: This comes at a time ...
deccanherald.com/india/rajasthan/iaf-tejas-crashes-near-jaisalmer-pilot-ejected-safely-2932874
Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters: We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/03/13/warsaw-to-spend-e27-million-on-emergency-readiness-including-shelters/
Taurus Leak: It was so easy for Russia to wiretap Bundeswehr officers: In a secret committee meeting on Monday, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) revealed ...
businessinsider.de/politik/deutschland/taurus-leak-so-einfach-gelang-es-russland-bundeswehr-offiziere-abzuhoeren/
Rheinmetall forecasts record sales amid Europe’s ‘changing threat situation’: German defence contractor says a ‘new decade in security policy has begun’
ft.com/content/49af670b-93f6-4f4d-b386-702cfaa5c8ea
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National service likely only for school-leavers, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said PLKN 3.0 is expected to start next year at 13 territorial army ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/12/national-service-likely-only-for-school-leavers-says-khaled/
National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled: Defence minister says the matter is still under consideration.
malaysiakini.com/news/699147
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LCS project will be back on track by June, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said once the first frigate reaches the 85% completion stage ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/12/lcs-project-will-be-back-on-track-by-june-says-khaled/
Tank shot down months ago: Russians get their hands on German Leopard 2: Moscow's forces have apparently taken possession of a Leopard 2 near the town of ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russen-faellt-deutscher-Leopard-2-in-die-Haende-article24797871.html
Pistorius on the wiretapping affair: the cause was an individual error: Not a hack, but an insecure line: According to Minister Pistorius, the Russian ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/pistorius-taurus-abhoeraffaere-konsequenzen-100.html
Imminent decision on direction?: Pistorius reviews models for compulsory military service
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Internal template: Pistorius wants a “directional decision on compulsory military service” by 2025
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Reintroduction will come: Joschka Fischer: Abolition of compulsory military service was a mistake
n-tv.de/politik/Joschka-Fischer-Abschaffung-der-Wehrpflicht-war-ein-Fehler-article24787541.html
Russian eavesdropping attack on Bundeswehr: Air Force inspector was also connected via insecure line
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/taurus-abhoeraffaere-inspekteur-der-luftwaffe-war-ueber-unsichere-leitung-zugeschaltet-a-0b8ba2f8-7ccd-41e8-bf8c-35f0e31224f6
Air Force recording: Taurus conversation probably authentic - Scholz wants "swift" clarification
berliner-zeitung.de/news/mutmasslich-abgehoertes-taurus-gespraech-verteidigungsminister-boris-pistorius-leitet-pruefung-ein-li.2192821
Ministers urge government to increase defence spending in highly unusual intervention
news.sky.com/story/ministers-urge-government-to-increase-defence-spending-in-highly-unusual-intervention-13090562
Red Sea: Frigate "Hessen" repels first Huthi attack: The "Hessen" is taking part in the EU military mission "Aspides" in the Red Sea. Defense Minister Pistorius ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/fregatte-hessen-huthi-angriff-rotes-meer-100.html
Sweden joins Nato as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink: Sweden and Finland both applied to join the defence alliance as a result of Russia's invasion of ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/sweden-set-to-become-natos-32nd-member-as-pm-visits-washington
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Decision expected in Kurz trial, universities want to limit number of applications per person ...
thelocal.at/20240223/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-129
Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine: Tanks: in short supply: On the front line, the Ukrainian army has lost many battle tanks supplied from the West ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-02/ukraine-leopard-2-panzer-lieferung-verlust
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Singapore's air force to add more stealth fighters as it phases out older jets: Singapore will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-air-force-add-more-stealth-fighters-it-phases-out-older-jets-2024-03-01/
China’s defence budget signals military readiness, not imminent war, experts say: The 7.2 per cent growth earmarked for China’s military budget for this year is ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3254288/chinas-two-sessions-2024-defence-budget-signals-military-readiness-not-imminent-war-experts-say
Naive and leaderless? The wiretapping affair is putting pressure on Chancellor Scholz
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Why ‘two sessions’ may give China a chance to tie up loose ends after purges: When thousands of members of China’s political elite gather in Beijing this week ...
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Britain's defence minister says warship shot down two Houthi drones
deccanherald.com/world/britains-defence-minister-says-warship-shot-down-two-houthi-drones-2929793
Boris Pistorius - a voter favorite shrinks to normal size: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has visited Bundeswehr soldiers in Norway who are ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article241860918/Boris-Pistorius-ein-Waehlerliebling-schrumpft-auf-Normalmass.html
How Boris Pistorius is transforming the German armed forces: The defence minister is turning the country’s promises into reality
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How Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to make the Bundeswehr more efficient: Initially, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did everything he could to win the ...
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Boris Pistorius and the Taurus leak: Dear compatriots, we are under attack: The Defense Minister could succeed in a lesson in political communication in the ...
zeit.de/politik/2024-03/boris-pistorius-taurus-leak-wladimir-putin
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UK can’t afford to increase defence spending despite threats, minister admits: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are facing a growing Tory revolt as figures reveal ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-cant-afford-increase-spending-despite-threats-2951226
I'll explain LTAT's finances if PAC calls me, says Khaled: Khaled Nordin says he has yet to be summoned by the Public Accounts Committee. (Bernama pic) KUALA ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/10/ill-explain-ltats-finances-if-pac-calls-me-says-khaled/
“One way and another”: Django Asül explains how RAF terrorists can help our politics
donaukurier.de/nachrichten/bayern/so-und-ned-anders-django-asuel-erklaert-wie-raf-terroristen-unseren-politiken-helfen-koennen-15607447
Eavesdropping on the Bundeswehr: Five open questions in the Taurus affair: In a confidential conversation, German Bundeswehr officers weighed up the pros and ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/lauschangriff-auf-bundeswehr--fuenf-offene-fragen-in-der-taurus-affaere-34513632.html
Quick Glance: Kremlin's Calculations: Putin's Taurus Leak
- The Taurus leak serves Russia's political goals.
- The publication influences opinions on Taurus delivery.
- Russia aims to hinder a potential policy reversal in Germany.
- Putin defends the Crimea bridge as a prestige project.
Secret document: This is how the Bundeswehr is to be repositioned against Putin: A project group is to make proposals to Minister Pistorius for a reform of the ...
businessinsider.de/politik/deutschland/geheim-dokument-so-soll-bundeswehr-gegen-putin-neu-aufgestellt-werden/
PAC to summon LTAT over troubled finances: The Armed Forces Fund Board was listed as one of three agencies of interest to the Public Accounts Committee ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/07/pac-to-summon-ltat-over-troubled-finances/
Son of ex-MP Joel Fitzgibbon dies in defence parachuting accident: Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon suffered serious injuries during a routine training exercise at ...
theage.com.au/national/nsw/son-of-ex-mp-joel-fitzgibbon-injured-in-defence-parachuting-accident-20240307-p5fan3.html
Britain's defence minister says warship downed two Houthi drones : British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday (March 9) that the UK's ...
wionews.com/world/britains-defence-minister-says-warship-downed-two-houthi-drones-698429
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