Gulf states prioritise air defence amid Bahrain summit
The Gulf states are intent on finalising a joint defensive air shield “in the near future”, as stated by GCC...
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Morocco reiterates support for Palestinian two-state solution
In a message addressed to Coly Seck, the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian...
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...
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...
Lorenzo Maria Pacini: China’s rare earth war reshapes world order
When you become the world’s largest economic power, you have to be prepared for a battle. China is ready to...
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...
Algeria: Defence remains top budget expenditure
Algeria’s government presented its 2026 draft budget, with Defence representing just under 20 percent of expenses (roughly $25 billion), on...
Leaked documents reveal Algeria purchased Russian fighter jets
After the war with Ukraine considerably decreased its military equipment sales, leaked documents suggest countries are purchasing arms from Russia...
Egypt: Pakistan looks to strengthen military production ties
Egypt and Pakistan take steps toward increasing bilateral relations by increasing cooperation on both civil and military manufacturing, according to...
India opens first overseas defence plant in Morocco
India and Morocco have inked an agreement to strengthen military cooperation, marking what both sides described as a major milestone...
Ukraine calls on Western allies to invest billions in defence industry
With NATO membership remaining out of reach, Ukraine’s Western allies have embraced an alternative strategy: investing billions in the country’s...
Spanish commander warns of Moroccan threat, urges military boost
A Spanish military commander calls for the army to be better prepared for conflict with Morocco, amid the kingdoms increased...
