Jordan to bring back military conscription for men
Jordan's Parliament has passed a law to reintroduce military conscription for men, years after it was repealed in 1991, according...
Defence
Germany okays voluntary army service to boost numbers
Germany's coalition government has approved a voluntary military service model in a bid to boost its army numbers, amid rising...
Turkish defence firms showcase military weapons at fair in Mali
Turkish defence firms are displaying weaponry at an inaugural four-day military fair in Bamako, the capital of Mali. They are...
Israel declares military exercise on Jordan border
Israel's army declared on November 9th that it will start extensive military exercises in the West Bank and Jordan Valley,...
US airbase planned in Syria, strengthening pact with Israel
A US airbase is being planned and tested for establishment in Southern Syria as part of the Trump administration-mediated pact...
South Korea significantly increases AI and military budgets
On November 4th during his annual parliamentary speech, President Lee Jae Myung said that it will triple South Korea's spending...
Turkey and UK sign £8 billion deal for 20 Eurofighter jets
Turkey and UK confirmed a deal to purchase 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon jets from the UK for controversially high price...
Morocco to raise 2026 defence budget amid regional tensions
Morocco will increase its 2026 defence budget by 17.6% to $15.7 billion, Yabiladi reported on October 20th, marking a 38.3%...
Morocco’s 2026 finance bill increases military budget
Over the past few years, Morocco has been heavily investing in its military, and the government seems determined to continue...
Record defence budget for Algeria
Algeria presented its draft 2026 budget with a record $25 billion for its defence ministry, reports the New Arab on...
Rival Libyan militaries to collaborate under US-led initiative
Rival military leaders from east and west Libya are preparing for joint military exercises sponsored by the United States, according...
US and Morocco meet to discuss military cooperation
Representatives from the US and Morocco met for talks in Rabat on October 20th, according to a report from the...
Morocco and US discuss military cooperation
Discussions of military cooperation, the defence industry and joint training were key topics at talks held on October 20th in...
Libya’s General Saddam Haftar deepens defence ties with Cairo
General Saddam Haftar, second in-command of the Libyan National Army (LNA), has met with military officials in Cairo, attending an...
Rival Libyan military leaders set to collaborate for first time
Rival military leaders from east and west Libya are preparing for joint military exercises sponsored by the United States, according...
