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24 results for “self-defense forces”
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strikes Greenland deal for 'permanent control over security,' will send forces to Danish dog-sled outpost and reopen Cold War base: report
Washington reports agreement with Denmark and Greenland for permanent security role, deploying forces to a Danish outpost and reviving a Cold War base.
- 7 min
- Greenland
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukrainians embed with US forces during drills to teach the latest in drone warfare
U.S. and Ukrainian troops ran joint drills in Washington to embed Ukraine’s drone warfare methods into U.S. doctrine, testing C2 and EW resilience.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US forces sink narco-refueling station linked to Ecuadorian cartel in Pacific: SOUTHCOM
SOUTHCOM says US forces destroyed a floating refueling hub tied to Ecuador’s Los Choneros, disrupting long-range trafficking routes. No casualties repor...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US Forces Strike Iranian Missile Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM hit launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce immediate threats to shipping as regional tensions and market risks rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
Crude gains over 1% as U.S. hits rocket sites on Larak Island, stoking supply risk in the Strait of Hormuz; markets watch for disruption signs.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Forces Evacuations in Nevada
Fast-moving wildfire triggers state of emergency, evacuation orders, shelters, and response efforts as winds and dry fuels hinder containment.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war forces America to confront the strategic cost of deterring China
USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Mideast, trimming visible Pacific presence and testing deterrence signals near China.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights
Leipzig/Halle Airport shut down after an explosive drone was found near a Ukrainian aircraft. No injuries reported; probe explores possible hybrid attack.
- 7 min
- Germany
Military / WarThe Veil
Latest on Iran war after Saudi forces join U.S. strikes
Iran fires missiles at U.S. sites after joint U.S.–Saudi strikes on allied militias; damage and casualties unclear as region braces for reprisals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran targets U.S. forces in Jordan, Trump says the U.S. will hit back
Washington reviews purported Iran missile strike video from Jordan base as Trump signals U.S. will hit back, raising risks of U.S.–Iran escalation.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle East
US Central Command says multiple Iranian missiles were intercepted; Washington coordinates with partners as risk of follow-on attacks remains.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after attacks on American forces
Washington confirms coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned militias in Iraq; Riyadh participates. Moves framed as defensive amid rising regional risks.
- 7 min
- Iraq
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities
U.S. strikes in Iran prompt Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating Gulf risks to energy, shipping, and regional security, per Reuters.
- 7 min
- Bahrain