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fromDatabreaches
4 days ago

Japan enacts new Active Cyberdefense Law allowing for offensive cyber operations

Japan enacts law for preemptive offensive cyber operations, shifting from pacifism to proactive defense.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear weapons mismanagement

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioned the safety of nuclear weapons in Pakistan, calling the country irresponsible, which sparked a fierce response from Pakistan's government.
UK news
#friedrich-merz
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany aims to have 'strongest' military in Europe Merz DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Merz vows to transform Germany's Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany's Merz presents agenda in first Bundestag address DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Germans to work harder and smarter to regain competitiveness.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany aims to have 'strongest' military in Europe Merz DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Merz vows to transform Germany's Bundeswehr into the strongest conventional army in Europe.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany's Merz presents agenda in first Bundestag address DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Germans to work harder and smarter to regain competitiveness.
more#friedrich-merz
#european-security
Germany politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation

Closer Franco-German cooperation is essential for addressing Europe's security and economic challenges.
Merz calls for joint initiatives between France and Germany to enhance defense policies amidst regional instability.
Germany politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation

Closer Franco-German cooperation is essential for addressing Europe's security and economic challenges.
Merz calls for joint initiatives between France and Germany to enhance defense policies amidst regional instability.
more#european-security
#military-reform
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

more#military-reform
#us-army
Agile
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights - This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war

The US Army is undergoing significant restructuring to prioritize drone technology, artillery systems, and modernization for future warfare.
Agile
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights - This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war

The US Army is undergoing significant restructuring to prioritize drone technology, artillery systems, and modernization for future warfare.
more#us-army
#us-iran-relations
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#trump-administration
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

Trump Pentagon Is Purging 'Climate Change Crap,' Hegseth Says

The Pentagon is actively canceling climate-related studies and contracts, driven by political leadership that dismisses climate science as irrelevant to military goals.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth scraps Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program citing DEI

Pete Hegseth has discontinued the Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program, branding it a divisive initiative despite its origins in the Trump administration.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hegseth vows to kill first-term Trump program promoting women in national security, claims Biden made it 'woke'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is terminating the Trump-era Women, Peace, and Security program, deeming it "woke" and ineffective for military focus.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

Trump Pentagon Is Purging 'Climate Change Crap,' Hegseth Says

The Pentagon is actively canceling climate-related studies and contracts, driven by political leadership that dismisses climate science as irrelevant to military goals.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth scraps Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program citing DEI

Pete Hegseth has discontinued the Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program, branding it a divisive initiative despite its origins in the Trump administration.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hegseth vows to kill first-term Trump program promoting women in national security, claims Biden made it 'woke'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is terminating the Trump-era Women, Peace, and Security program, deeming it "woke" and ineffective for military focus.
more#trump-administration
#national-security
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Why Does "National Security" Always Mean More War, Not More Health Care?

The ongoing trend of vast military spending is prioritized over essential social services despite significant budget reductions.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Why Does "National Security" Always Mean More War, Not More Health Care?

The ongoing trend of vast military spending is prioritized over essential social services despite significant budget reductions.
more#national-security
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Dems Press Hegseth Over Scores of Civilians Killed in US Attacks on Yemen

Senators demand answers on U.S. airstrikes in Yemen due to high civilian casualties.
Civilian deaths in Yemen raise serious concerns about military operations and safeguards.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Fired Pete Hegseth Adviser Tells Tucker Carlson He Was Framed: A Lot of Evidence That There Is Not a Real Investigation'

I just want to be totally direct with you. Did you leak classified information against the wishes of your superiors to media outlets? Absolutely not.
US politics
#germany
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany's massive spending package approved by the Bundesrat

Germany's Bundesrat approves a major spending package for military enhancement and infrastructure overhaul, marking a key shift in defense policy.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany's massive spending package approved by the Bundesrat

Germany's Bundesrat approves a major spending package for military enhancement and infrastructure overhaul, marking a key shift in defense policy.
more#germany
#pentagon
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles

New Pentagon order mandates sex-neutral fitness standards for combat roles, potentially decreasing women's eligibility.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles

New Pentagon order mandates sex-neutral fitness standards for combat roles, potentially decreasing women's eligibility.
more#pentagon
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Secret Pentagon memo on China, homeland has Heritage fingerprints

The U.S. military is prioritizing deterring China's Taiwan ambitions over other global threats, according to a new internal guidance memo.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Poland, Baltic states want to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland seek to leave the Ottawa Treaty due to the perceived security threat from Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Poland, Baltic states want to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland seek to leave the Ottawa Treaty due to the perceived security threat from Russia.
more#russia
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war

Hegseth plans a significant reform of the Judge Advocate General's Corps to enhance military legal flexibility.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is the US rethinking its command role in South Korea? DW 03/12/2025

The debate over transferring wartime operational control to South Korea highlights issues of sovereignty and military preparedness.
Support for South Korea taking greater military responsibility is gaining traction.
#ukraine
UK politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer heads to Washington to build bridges between Europe and the US

Keir Starmer is balancing relations with the U.S., Europe, and addressing commercial interests amidst Brexit challenges during his Washington visit.
UK politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer heads to Washington to build bridges between Europe and the US

Keir Starmer is balancing relations with the U.S., Europe, and addressing commercial interests amidst Brexit challenges during his Washington visit.
more#ukraine
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Gets Snippy With Reporter Pressing Him on Unqualified' Pentagon Staffer: I'm Rejecting Your Unqualified Question'

Hegseth defended controversial military leadership changes as necessary for effective governance under Trump.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Donald Trump is planning to kick transgender people out of the military

Trump plans to enforce a stricter transgender military ban, discharging current transgender service members, which could affect military recruitment efforts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Gets Snippy With Reporter Pressing Him on Unqualified' Pentagon Staffer: I'm Rejecting Your Unqualified Question'

Hegseth defended controversial military leadership changes as necessary for effective governance under Trump.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Donald Trump is planning to kick transgender people out of the military

Trump plans to enforce a stricter transgender military ban, discharging current transgender service members, which could affect military recruitment efforts.
more#donald-trump
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German election: Parties face off over Ukraine, NATO, Trump DW 02/21/2025

The final debate highlighted key political issues in Germany just before critical elections, reflecting the current polling landscape favoring right-wing opposition.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Democrat Mocks Pete Hegseth's Eleventh Hour Conversion' on Women in the Military During Testy Exchange

During his confirmation hearing, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from Senator Jeanne Shaheen regarding his past comments on women's roles in the military.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Europe's New Defense Chief: A King Without a Kingdom'?

Ursula von der Leyen has established a new post of defense commissioner amid rising threats from Russia and challenges in European defense capability, highlighting Europe's reliance on the U.S.
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