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France's 'War Economy': Booming Defense Industry Faces Labor Shortages

French President Macron's 2022 declaration of a 'war economy' has spurred a significant increase in France's defense production, with major companies experiencing a fourfold rise in output, but faces challenges in securing funding and labor.

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Uncertainty Remains Over Fate of FARC Dissident Leader Iván Mordisco After Colombian Military Operation

Colombian authorities launched military operations against FARC dissidents, resulting in at least 12 deaths and the seizure of items belonging to their leader, Iván Mordisco, whose status remains unconfirmed despite the government claiming otherwise.

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India Successfully Tests High-Powered Laser Weapon

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a 30-kilowatt laser weapon system on October 16, 2024, in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, destroying a drone at 1.5 kilometers. This places India among a small number of countries with such technology, aiming to provide a cost...

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Stele Honors Fallen Soldiers of Special Military Operation in Vladivostok

A stele honoring Primorsky Krai residents killed in the Special Military Operation was unveiled at Vladivostok's Maritime Cemetery on May 1, 2025, featuring a warrior figure and cranes symbolizing fallen soldiers, within a memorial complex established in April 2024.

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£911,677 MoD Fraud: Six Military Clerks Face Prison

Former corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie defrauded the Ministry of Defence of £911,677 through false expense claims between November 2014 and January 2016; five other military clerks were also convicted of money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud.

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Glasgow-Edinburgh Gang Feud: Arson Attacks Escalate to Violent Assaults

A violent feud between rival gangs in Glasgow and Edinburgh has resulted in multiple firebomb attacks and assaults, with at least 11 properties targeted and two individuals—a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy—seriously injured since March 2024. Police Scotland have made arrests and are treatin...

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Israeli Military Reservists Demand Hostage Release Over Gaza War

Thousands of former and current Israeli military personnel, including reservists from elite units, signed letters demanding the government prioritize freeing hostages held by Hamas, angering Prime Minister Netanyahu and prompting the Israeli army to reject the actions, highlighting deep political di...

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US Pressure on NATO Defense Spending Raises Concerns for the Netherlands and European Security

The Netherlands faces pressure to double its defense spending to 5% of GDP to meet US demands, while concerns rise regarding the US role in NATO and the future of European security as the US potentially draws down its troops in Europe.

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Almost Daily Gunfire Near Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Damages Buildings

Daily gunfire near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border has damaged buildings in Khnazak and Moses villages, causing fear among residents; Armenia reports almost daily ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan, while Azerbaijan denies targeting civilians and claims retaliation, and Armenia proposes a joint invest...

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Global Firepower Index Ranks Somalia's Military Strength; Neighbors Significantly Higher

The 2024 Global Firepower Index ranks Somalia 142nd globally and 36th in Africa in military strength, while its neighbors Kenya (83rd globally, 11th in Africa) and Ethiopia (52nd globally, 5th in Africa) rank considerably higher due to greater resources and stability; Djibouti is not ranked.

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Carney Promises New Agency to Speed Up Military Procurement

Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to create a new defence procurement agency to expedite military equipment purchases, prioritize Canadian suppliers, and address criticisms of Ottawa's slow and risk-averse procurement system; this follows a similar unfulfilled 2019 Liberal campaign promise.

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MoD Clerk Jailed for £911,677 Fraud

Former British Corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie was jailed for three years and four months for defrauding the Ministry of Defence of £911,677 through fraudulent expense claims between November 2014 and January 2016; five other military clerks were also sentenced for money laundering and conspiracy to ...

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