Defence

Corruption Scandal Rocks Russia: Deputy Defence Minister Remanded in Custody

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Moscow, Russia – A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, faced accusations of accepting bribes on a large scale and was remanded in custody by a Moscow court. The allegations against Ivanov, who denies the charges, involved his role in overseeing military infrastructure projects in Russia since his appointment to the defense ministry in 2016. Members of the activist community have long criticized the pervasiveness of corruption in Russia. However, high-profile cases like Ivanov’s have …

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Iran Vows Revenge: Israel Heightens Air Defence as Tensions Soar

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Tel Aviv, Israel – Israel has taken precautionary measures in light of heightened tensions with Iran following an airstrike that killed senior Revolutionary Guard commanders in Syria. The Israeli military has suspended leave for combat units and increased its air defense readiness to guard against potential missile or drone attacks from Iran. As a response to the recent events, Israel is also considering reopening shelters in Tel Aviv as a safety measure against possible attacks. …

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Fighter Jet Export Approval Signals Shift in Japan’s Defence Policy

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Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s cabinet has made a significant decision to approve the export of new fighter jets, a joint development effort with the UK and Italy. This move signals a departure from Japan’s traditionally pacifist policies, as the country looks to bolster its military capabilities in the face of perceived threats from China and North Korea. The easing of arms export rules now allows Japan to sell these advanced fighter jets to nations with …

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Nato Secretary-General Anticipates Most Member States to Meet Defence Spending Target Amid Preparation for More Russian Aggression and Concerns Over Donald Trump’s Potential Re-election

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Brussels, Belgium: With the rising threat of Russian aggression and the looming potential election of Donald Trump, most Nato member states are expected to meet the alliance’s defense spending target. Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday that 18 of the military alliance’s 31 members will reach the goal of spending 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense this year, marking a record-high combined total of $380 billion on defense spending by Nato’s …

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