An old, unexploded artillery shell was discovered near the Salla border crossing point in Lapland, Finland. The Finnish Defence Forces are scheduled to clear the ordnance on Friday evening.

The Punjab Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts.

The Estonian Defence Forces have commenced the construction of anti-tank ditches in the Setomaa region, near the border. This initiative is part of the broader Baltic Defense Line project aimed at strengthening regional security.

Ukrainian defence forces have strategically moved to new prepared positions near Myropilske in Sumy Oblast, aiming to preserve personnel amidst ongoing conflict.

A drone attack on the night of April 10-11 caused a fire at an oil depot in Krymsk, Russia, with UAV debris also damaging nearby residential buildings.

The 101st Army cadet class ceremony saw many new members of the Defence Forces, including brothers Alex and Simon Gallagher from Co Antrim. The event highlighted the strong family connections within the military.

The Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) have received a donation of guns and an MRI machine from the Indian Navy.

Kenya Defence Forces soldiers and civilians have been charged in connection with a plot to raid a General's home, found in possession of various tools and KDF jungle attire.

The Finnish Defence Forces are authorized to shoot down drones in their airspace, but a specific rule prohibits them from firing in the direction of Russia, according to the Air Force's Chief of Operations.

The Irish Defence Forces have deployed a new 'strategic reach' Air Corps plane for troop rotation in Lebanon, as civilian air traffic in the Middle East remains severely curtailed due to ongoing conflict.

Estonia plans to amend laws to grant police and the Estonian Defence Forces enhanced capabilities to identify and bring down suspicious drones that do not meet state regulations.

India's Supreme Court has ruled that women short service officers in the defense forces are now eligible for pensions, invoking extraordinary powers to extend this benefit as a one-time relief, despite existing rules requiring 20 years of service.

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, asserted that terrorists operating from Afghanistan would not be permitted to compromise Pakistan's security, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate terrorists and their infrastructure through precise, intelligence-based operations.

Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), told NDTV that Hezbollah's decision to resume fire roughly 10 days ago set off the current escalation, and that Israel had no intention of stopping.

If Ireland wants high-calibre Defence Forces leaders in the future, it must start paying cadets properly, writes RACO chief Conor King.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released a vision document outlining a roadmap for a future-ready military, emphasizing innovation, advanced technologies, and a modern training framework to enhance India's defense capabilities.

Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee presented urgent proposals to Cabinet to amend the Defence Act, which would allow Defence Forces to board 'Shadow Fleet' vessels.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that the defence forces have regained control over 400-435 sq km of territory in Ukraine's south.

Finnish Defence Forces and various authorities are conducting a large-scale military exercise in South Karelia, simulating a pre-war situation and involving 1,100 personnel, including reservists.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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'.

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.

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.

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...

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

Irish police (Gardaí) have launched a crackdown following acts of intimidation against officers, Defence Forces personnel, politicians, and transport workers during recent fuel blockades across the country.

Explosions have ripped through a town in Lebanon as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched a massive assault. The IDF claims to have destroyed 70 Hezbollah 'terrorist infrastructure' sites in Bint Jbeil during the operation.

Commander Brian Matthews of the Irish Naval Service spoke during an appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence.

Fuel protests in Ireland have entered their fourth day, causing forecourts to run dry and prompting the Defence Forces to be on high alert as the government faces a standoff with demonstrators.

Conscripts in Finland are reporting frequent illnesses during their service in the barracks, with the exact extent of the issue known only to the Finnish Defence Forces.

Fuel price protests have continued for a third day, prompting the Minister for Justice to confirm that the Defence Forces will be deployed to remove vehicles blocking critical infrastructure.

New female recruits are joining the Irish Defence Forces, described as trailblazers ready to serve in the Middle East as regional conflicts intensify.

The Finnish Defence Forces have increased surveillance in Southeast Finland by deploying additional monitoring radars, in response to several instances of stray drones in the area.

Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that Ugandan troops are prepared to withdraw from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and several civilians have been detained in connection with a plot to rob and murder a major general, with an ongoing probe to uncover the full scope of the syndicate's activities.

The Israeli Defence Forces are setting a military zone in south Lebanon of about 30 kilometres between the border and the Litani river.

Following the war in Ukraine, the Finnish Defence Forces have issued new instructions advising citizens to bring their own weapons if war threatens, with the highest number of licensed weapons found in Åland and Lapland.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will lead the construction of a new 10,000-seat stadium in Vihiga, Kenya.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed they struck two bridges in a press statement this afternoon on routes into South Lebanon where Irish soldiers are based.

The European Union's ongoing 20 million euro support for the Rwandan Defence Forces, aimed at combating terrorism in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, is set to conclude in May.

A strategic roadmap document, 'Defence Forces Vision 2047,' outlines India's military aspirations to establish dedicated space, cyber, and drone commands. This initiative aims to prepare the armed forces for evolving security challenges and the nation's centenary of Independence.

Units from the Ukrainian defence forces carried out a series of strikes on Russian military facilities on the night of 9-10 March as part of efforts to reduce the offensive potential of Russian…

The Finnish Defence Forces' logistics regiment will relocate its operations to Kemi, where it will store military equipment, support troops with maintenance, and perform upkeep tasks.

The Israel Defence Forces say they have launched a new series of strikes targeting infrastructure of Iran’s leadership in Tehran.

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said that the use of Afghan soil by Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan for terrorism against Pakistan…

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.

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.

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 representatives were asked to leave the inquest hearing for Seán Rooney, as Defence Forces argued that publicizing certain information could endanger Unifil troops.

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.

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.

Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, is conducting new readiness checks to strengthen its air defense forces.

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.

More than two-thirds of the complaints received by the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces last year originated from the Air Corps, a committee has been informed.

A former research director for the Finnish Defence Forces, Jyri Kosola, explains that it is understandable for a Hornet pilot to mistake a drone due to difficulties in assessing proportions at high speeds.

A study commissioned by the Finnish Defence Forces indicates that over 40 percent of young adults believe Finns will live in a less secure world five years from now.

A former research director for the Finnish Defence Forces believes a drone found in Iitti is likely part of the same Ukrainian attack that brought drones to Finland in March. He suggests authorities should reconsider their communication strategy.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has rejected US sanctions imposed on Rwanda's defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of threats from the FDLR.

An Garda Síochána has requested assistance from the Defence Forces to remove blockades of critical national infrastructure, following increased government criticism of ongoing protests.

An accidental weapon discharge occurred during training at the Kainuu Brigade of the Finnish Defence Forces, resulting in 33 conscripts undergoing hearing examinations, though no personal injuries were reported.

Five individuals have been charged with conspiring to break into the home of a Kenya Defence Forces officer.

The Irish Minister for Defence was forced to cancel a planned trip to Lebanon after receiving security advice from the Defence Forces.

Coordinated strikes by Ukraine's defence forces on infrastructure facilities in Russia's Leningrad Oblast have blocked a significant portion of Russia's oil exports via the Baltic Sea.

A Finnish investigation reveals that soldiers are suffering from exhaustion due to a heavy workload, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and Finland's NATO membership. The Finnish Defence Forces state the problem is not widespread.

A Japanese individual, claiming to be an active officer of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces, illegally entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, admitting to the actions and reportedly threatening Chinese diplomats.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi hinted at the possibility of deploying the country's Self-Defence Forces for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and other parties.

Ukraine's defence forces have conducted strikes on Russian military facilities in Sevastopol in temporarily occupied Crimea, hitting Granit, a business where Russian air defence systems are repaired.

Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck key Russian military targets as part of efforts to reduce the offensive potential of the Russians on 16 March and on the night of 16-17 March.

A Lieutenant Colonel warns that the 'deterrent capability' of the Irish Defence Forces will be severely compromised if the government fails to address the ongoing retention crisis, as analysis suggests personnel targets are years away.

Army Commander of Mozambique Armed Defence Forces visits Rwandan Security Forces in Mocímboa da Praia  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

An Irish GP who exposed a Defence Forces officer's breast has been found guilty of poor professional performance and has agreed with the Medical Council chief executive's submissions for censure.

Abu Dhabi residents were placed on high alert as the UAE's defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats amid escalating regional tensions.

A strike on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen on the night of 1-2 March was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine together with other units from Ukraine's defence forces. The damaged vessel is currently unable to launch Kalibr cruise missiles, sources have told Ukrainska Pravda.

Ukraine's defence forces carried out strikes on Russian air defence sites, military infrastructure facilities and drone command posts on 2 and 3 March.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ukraine’s military intelligence and defence forces have pushed Russian forces back and regained key positions near Stepnohirsk.

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.

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'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.