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Spanish General to Lead Eurocorps After Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission

General Aroldo Lázaro, after three years leading the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, will head the Eurocorps on September 18th, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions and addressing recruitment challenges within the Spanish Armed Forces.

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Greece Unveils €25 Billion 12-Year Defense Modernization Plan

Greece unveiled a €25 billion (potentially €28 billion) 12-year defense plan, focusing on modernizing its armed forces with new weaponry, command, and satellite systems, and creating a multi-layered 'Achilles Shield' island defense system; Parliamentary discussions began with opposition objections.

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Greek Government Faces Internal Crisis Over Uncoordinated Salary Increase Announcements

Uncoordinated announcements by Greek ministers of salary increases for various uniformed groups triggered an internal government crisis, revealing tensions and a lack of centralized economic policy, as the Prime Minister publicly reprimanded involved ministers.

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Canadian Armed Forces Settle $150-Million Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

A $150-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces for racial discrimination and harassment affecting 45,000 people since 1985, with payments ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 and a commitment to systemic change, despite some plaintiffs considering it...

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Eight Turkish Officers Expelled Amidst Concerns of Military Coup

Eight Turkish army officers were expelled for an incident involving a reported oath taken by 400 officers, raising concerns about the potential for future military intervention due to Turkey's history of coups.

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Russia to Establish Dedicated Military Branch for Unmanned Systems

Russia plans to create a dedicated military branch for unmanned systems, integrating them into the army, air force, and navy, to improve efficiency and training, and centralize design, development, and testing.

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Sudden Dismissal of Kazakhstan's Defence Minister Sparks Speculation

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev dismissed Defence Minister General Ruslan Zhaksylykov on June 8th, 2024, sparking speculation due to the unusual circumstances and lack of official explanation; various theories involving military casualties, recruitment practices, corruption, and international coopera...

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Denmark Mandates Military Service for Women

Denmark implemented mandatory military service for women born after July 1, 2024, starting recruitment in January 2026, following similar policies in other Scandinavian countries and numerous African and Asian nations, while many Western countries maintain voluntary service for women.

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Denmark to Introduce Mandatory Military Service for Women

Denmark's defense minister announced that mandatory military service will be extended to women starting mid-2025, aiming to increase military strength by boosting recruitment from 4700 to 7500 personnel across the Danish Defence and Civil Defence Agency. This follows an agreement among political par...

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Pope Francis Reaffirms Legitimate Self-Defense, Calls for Global Peace

On Sunday, Pope Francis, appearing publicly for the first time since his bronchitis diagnosis, addressed soldiers and police from around the world, emphasizing that armed force is only legitimate for self-defense and must comply with international laws, while also issuing a new appeal for peace in s...

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US and India grapple with gender equality in the military

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's past comments questioning women's combat effectiveness and a leaked Indian army review criticizing female commanding officers have sparked national debates in both countries, revealing persistent challenges to gender equality in the military despite some progress.

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Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing

Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.

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