Defesa

The Philippines is seeking to expand defense cooperation with NATO and European partners, the Department of National Defense said. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. raised the proposal in a meeting with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, NATO chair, on the sidelines of the 2026 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum on Tuesday, March 24.

25 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul took office as the new Navy chief on March 25, pledging to bolster naval power by combining manned and unmanned combat capabilities. His predecessor, Adm. Kang Dong-gil, stepped down over alleged involvement in a botched martial law bid in late 2024. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back highlighted maritime security's link to national interests amid Middle East tensions.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the administration's commitment to national security remains firm during the Philippine Army's 129th anniversary at Fort Bonifacio. He vowed to continue modernizing the military and enhancing the Army's role in external defense.

18 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Na quarta-feira, o presidente José Antonio Kast se reuniu com o comandante-chefe do Exército, general Pedro Varela, e o comandante-chefe da Marinha, almirante Fernando Cabrera, para conhecer as necessidades das Forças Armadas. As reuniões, que contaram com a presença do ministro da Defesa, Fernando Barros, têm como objetivo avançar nas políticas de defesa e fortalecer os esforços conjuntos.

Many of Sweden's bomb shelters are old and need upgrades. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is inspecting them, with the pace set to increase soon with more funding and new responsibilities. Most shelters protect against pressure waves and shrapnel, but have shortcomings against chemical and nuclear weapons.

13 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Building on initial reports of interest, Japan will notify the US next week of its intent to join the 'Golden Dome' missile defense project, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ahead of her March 19 summit with President Trump. Officials anticipate US requests for Japanese missile production to replenish stocks amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.