
Worldjutarnji-listcyprus-mailnaftemporiki+1channel-news-asia13h ago4 sources French frigate due to arrive in Cyprus, Macron deploys aircraft carrier to region
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening confirmed that the frigate Languedoc was due to arrive in Cypriot waters imminently, with the aim of acting as a deterrent after the island was hit…

Worldukrainska-pravdaukrinform17h ago2 sources Ukrainian forces hit Russian air defence sites and military infrastructure
Ukraine's defence forces carried out strikes on Russian air defence sites, military infrastructure facilities and drone command posts on 2 and 3 March.

Worldukrainska-pravda1d ago Ukraine reclaims more territory than Russia captured in February
Ukraine's commander-in-chief reports that Ukrainian defense forces regained more territory in February than Russian troops captured, with Russian losses averaging over 1,000 personnel per day.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 123 drones on first day of spring
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 123 UAVs on the night of 28 February-1 March. Ukrainian air defence forces have shot down or jammed 110 drones.

LÉ Samuel Beckett sustains 'slight damage' leaving quays
The Defence Forces has said that the Irish patrol vessel, the LÉ Samuel Beckett, sustained "slight damage" while departing Sir John Rodgerson's Quay in Dublin this morning.

Inquest into death of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon heard in private due to ‘extremely sensitive’ issues
A preliminary hearing of the inquest into the death of Irish soldier, Seán Rooney, in Lebanon over three years ago has been held partly in private to discuss matters which the Defence Forces claim are “extremely sensitive” security issues.

Worldukrainska-pravda6d ago Ukrainian troops regain positions near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukraine’s military intelligence and defence forces have pushed Russian forces back and regained key positions near Stepnohirsk.

Rare Look Inside Cathal Brugha Barracks Reveals Defence Forces Life
A rare glimpse behind the walls of Cathal Brugha Barracks highlights the demanding life in the Defence Forces, exemplified by Dubliner Ciaran Fogarty who traded a finance career for military training.

Irish Defence Forces to Acquire Anti-Drone Technology for EU Presidency
The Irish government is expediting the acquisition of anti-drone technology and a mobile air traffic control tower to enhance security during upcoming EU presidency summits.

Pakistan Affirms UAE Security as Integral to Its Own
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Munir, stated that the security and stability of the UAE are an integral part of Pakistan's own security.

WorldFox Newsin-cyprus14h ago2 sources European Allies Send Air-Defence Forces to Cyprus After Drone Strike
Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to Cyprus following a drone strike on the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base, prompting a broader regional military response from European allies.

Worldrte-newsthe-journal22h ago2 sources Defence Forces troops prepared for 'heightened intensity'
Irish troops in South Lebanon are well, accounted for and prepared for "this period of heightened intensity," a spokesman for the Defence Forces has said.

Worldukrainska-pravda1d ago Ukrainian drones hit warships and oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk – Ukrainska Pravda sources
Drones launched by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and Ukraine's defence forces struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March, hitting naval vessels, air defence systems and oil infrastructure.

Worldukrainska-pravdaberlingskeBusiness Insider+1newsbeast3d ago4 sources "Over 200 fighters and 500 targets": Israel's largest air attack brings Iran to its knees
The Israeli army announced the largest air raid in its history, with over 200 fighter jets hitting approximately 500 targets on Iranian territory, in a coordinated...

Irish Defence Forces Push Back on Women-Only Officer Appointments
The Defence Forces are resisting proposals for women-only officer appointments, with a diversity officer warning that while such measures could increase numbers, they might also lead to 'disharmony'.

Watchdog Criticizes High Number of Complaints in Irish Defence Forces
The Chair of the External Oversight Body in the Irish Defence Forces has deemed the number of complaints regarding inappropriate behavior, including sexual and physical assaults, as 'highly unacceptable'.

Worldukrainska-pravdaukrinform7d ago2 sources Russian Military Pays Bonuses for FPV Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Troops
Certain units of the Russian army have reportedly received cash bonuses for February for successful FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian servicemen in the Huliaipole sector.

Zelenskyy Orders Additional Air Defense for Sumy Oblast Amid Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the deployment of additional air defense forces to Sumy Oblast to strengthen its airspace protection, following new drone attacks by Russia.

No proof of any Singaporean fighting for Israel in Gaza, government says
Singapore has no substantiated information that any Singaporean is or was fighting as part of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the war in Gaza, its Ministry of Home Affairs has said, after several media reports claimed two passport holders from the city state were among 200 Southeast Asians who had fought with Israeli troops.
Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported on Sunday, citing information obtained by Israeli non-governmental organisation Hatzlacha under Israel’s Freedom of Information...
CDF Munir discusses ‘global and regional security dynamics’ with US’s Rubio in Germany
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has discussed “global and regional security dynamics” with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Inter

Worldirish-independent16h ago International Efforts to Evacuate Citizens and Bolster Defenses Amid Middle East Conflict
A charter flight is being arranged to evacuate Irish citizens from the Middle East within days. Concurrently, Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to a base in Cyprus, indicating a broader international response to the escalating regional tensions.
Politicsstandard-kenyaactualite-cd23h ago2 sources US Sanctions Rwanda's Defence Forces Over DR Congo Conflict
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Defence Forces due to their involvement in the Eastern DR Congo conflict and demands their immediate withdrawal.

Worldtimes-uktvn24The Independent+2balkan-webin-cyprus2d ago5 sources Drone strikes British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, prompting emergency measures
A drone struck the British RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, leading to the activation of emergency shelters and Civil Defence forces. Non-essential personnel were temporarily evacuated from the base as a precautionary measure following the suspected Iranian drone attack.

Intel report: Russia's invasion of Ukraine 'one of slowest wars in military history'
In stark contrast to Russian expectations of a walkover in February 2022, the full-scale invasion, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, has turned out to be one of the slowest-moving military campaigns in history, the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) Intelligence Center has stated in an overview.

Media Excluded from Seán Rooney Inquest Due to Sensitive Information
Media representatives were asked to leave the inquest hearing for Seán Rooney, as Defence Forces argued that publicizing certain information could endanger Unifil troops.

Worldukrainska-pravda6d ago Ukraine hits Russian Grad multiple-launch rocket system and personnel
Ukraine's defence forces have struck a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system and a cluster of Russian forces on the night of 24-25 February.

Worldukrainska-pravda8d ago Hundreds of Foreigners Join Ukrainian Defence Forces Monthly
Approximately 600 foreign volunteers are signing contracts with Ukraine's Armed Forces each month, bringing the total number of foreign fighters to over 10,000.
Baku Strengthens Air Defense Forces with Readiness Checks
Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, is conducting new readiness checks to strengthen its air defense forces.

IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers' graves to destroy Gaza tunnel
The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official explanation for the destruction of a cemetery holding the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers who died serving as peacekeepers in the Middle East in the 1950s and '60s. The IDF says they were destroying a Hamas tunnel. An officer said the IDF had dug to a depth of 20 to 30 metres and could not give any assurance that human remains had been protected or preserved.