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Sweden raises defence budget amid Russia concerns Sweden will raise defence spending by 10.2 billion kronor for the period 2016 to 2020, the government said amid concerns over Russia's military resurgence.

18 April 2015

Russia to supply Su-30 Flankers to Kazakhstan Russia is starting the shipment of the The Sukhoi Su-30, Flanker C fighter aircrafts to Kazakhstan.

17 April 2015

300 US troops in Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces: Army About 300 US paratroopers arrived this week in Ukraine to train the Ukrainian National Guard which is fighting pro-Russian rebels in the east.

17 April 2015

Russian defence chiefs blame US for global security risks Top Russian defence officials lashed out at the USA, accusing it of undermining global security by funding revolutions and expanding NATO in a bid to contain Russia.

17 April 2015

Resurgent Russia worries Finns, but NATO not an option Finns are once again worried about the threat posed by their resurgent eastern neighbour Russia, though they remain firmly opposed to joining NATO.

16 April 2015

Pentagon chief vows to deploy 'best' US weaponry to Asia Defence Secretary Ashton Carter promised that the US would deploy state of the art weaponry in Asia, including the latest stealth bombers and cyber warfare units.

10 April 2015

US to hold Iraqi forces to account in Tikrit: official The United States is closely monitoring Iraqi forces in Tikrit amid allegations of human rights abuses committed by Baghdad's troops.

03 April 2015

Prince Harry to embed with Australian army from Monday Prince Harry will begin a month-long attachment with the Australian Army, spending time on bush patrols, working with an indigenous regiment.

02 April 2015

NATO allies come to grips with Russia's 'hybrid warfare' NATO allies are scrambling to protect vulnerable Baltic partners from the threat of hybrid warfare, a Russian tactic that officials and experts say is based on deception rather than formal declaration of war.

18 March 2015

Prince Harry to quit British army after 10 years Prince Harry announced he is to leave the British army after 10 years' service that has seen him twice fight on the front line in Afghanistan.

17 March 2015

Estonians vote amid heightened security concerns over Russia Estonia's centre-left coalition is poised to return to power in an election marked by nerves in the NATO member over the military resurgence of Russia.

27 February 2015

Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border Estonia marked its independence day with a military parade featuring NATO hardware and troops on its eastern border with Russia amid heightened east-west tensions over Ukraine.

25 February 2015

Russia may try to seize NATO territory, warns general Russia could try to seize territory from NATO states off the back of fighting in Ukraine, the military alliance's deputy commander in Europe.

21 February 2015

UN chief seeks action on Syria sieges, barrel bombs Denouncing a business-as-usual approach to Syria, UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for urgent action to lift sieges on civilians and to end barrel bomb attacks.

20 February 2015

EU urges joint action to stop Libya 'breaking apart' The European Union said it will meet with the Egyptian and US governments this week to discuss joint action on Libya.

17 February 2015

New Pentagon chief could collide with White House Ashton Carter was confirmed as US defense secretary, and he could soon find himself at odds with a White House that clashed with previous Pentagon chiefs.

13 February 2015

UN pulls support to DR Congo operation The United Nations is temporarily pulling support to the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned military operation to drive out rebels.

11 February 2015

Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.

10 February 2015

No decision yet on Ukraine arms aid: Obama US President Barack Obama said no decision had been made on whether to send weapons to Ukraine to help Kiev battle pro-Russian separatists.

10 February 2015

Putin says Ukrainians have to agree among selves to end crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin said the conflict in Ukraine will continue if rival groups there do not agree among themselves.

09 February 2015

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