
US Defense Minister Bans Military Personnel from 'Woke' Universities
US Defense Minister Hegseth has banned military personnel from attending prestigious Ivy League universities, including Harvard, calling them 'sources of anti-American hate' in a social media video.

Purges in China ahead of key political meeting: 19 officials dismissed, including military personnel
Chinese authorities have dismissed 19 officials, including nine military personnel, ahead of the country's largest annual political meeting, which is scheduled to begin next week. As reported by the BBC today,...

90,000 Ukrainians, Mostly Military, Reported Missing Since War Start
Approximately 90,000 Ukrainians, predominantly military personnel, have been reported missing since the beginning of the Russian invasion four years ago, according to a Ukrainian state commissioner.

Romania's Public Administration Reform Published, Eliminating Tens of Thousands of Posts
The reform of Romania's public administration has been officially published, leading to the elimination of over 45,600 posts, changes to traffic fines, a reduction in the doctorate bonus, and an increase in the retirement age for military personnel.

PoliticsFTAl JazeeraFox News+6le-figaroindian-expressklix-bandtvchannel-news-asiahk-free-press1d ago9 sources Ex-US Air Force Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military
Gerald Brown, a 65-year-old former US Air Force fighter pilot, was arrested in Indiana upon returning from China, accused of training Chinese military personnel.

How the Pentagon picks what drones to buy in a Chinese-dominated market
The Blue UAS List has a rigorous process for selecting drones that US military personnel can use.
US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Herrera
The Pentagon has a list of drones approved for military personnel to buy and use.
The Blue UAS List is one of the ways DoD is dealing with China's dominance of the drone market and supply chain.
DoD has a larger focus on buying more drones and boosting US drone production.
The US Department of Defense is rapidly embracing drones across the services an...

Bulgarian Socialist Party Demands Resignation of Two Interim Ministers
The Sofia organization of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has called for the resignations of interim Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky and Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, citing the deployment of American military personnel at Sofia Airport as the reason.

EU to Limit Russian Diplomatic Staff and Bar Entry to Former Soldiers
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, announced plans to limit Russia's diplomatic mission to 40 staff members and prevent former Russian military personnel from entering the Schengen area.

Venezuela's Amnesty Law Excludes Hundreds of Military Personnel and Families
Venezuela's new amnesty law reportedly excludes nearly 400 military personnel and their families, according to Foro Penal, leaving them outside the scope of the new legislation.

Preparations Begin for Demolition of Vjesnik Building
Preparatory work has commenced for the demolition of the Vjesnik building, with military personnel present at the site.

France Confirms Military Presence in DR Congo for Training Purposes
France has clarified that its military personnel are present in the Democratic Republic of Congo solely to train local armed forces, addressing speculation after images of soldiers in French uniform circulated online.
Israeli Military Personnel Charged with Using Classified Information for Betting
Two Israelis have been charged with using classified military information to place bets, raising concerns about national security.

CIA Targets Disaffected Chinese Soldiers in New Recruitment Drive
The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese military personnel, capitalizing on recent turmoil within the Chinese army following a corruption investigation into a top general.

Možemo Proposes New Pension Calculation for Veteran Military Personnel
The Croatian political party Možemo! has put forward a proposal for a new method of calculating pensions for active military personnel, police officers, and authorized official persons with veteran status.

19 Officials Removed in China Ahead of Key Political Meeting
Chinese authorities have removed 19 officials, including nine military personnel, ahead of the country's largest annual political meeting.

Worlddeloukrinform1d ago2 sources CinC Syrskyi awards military personnel in eastern sector
During four years of full-scale Russian invasion, nearly 230,000 defenders have been awarded decorations by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Portuguese Communist Party Proposes Pension Supplement Revision for Police and Military
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) is bringing a proposal to Parliament to revise the pension supplement for police and military personnel, suggesting it be calculated based on the pension value and 90% of their last remuneration.

PoliticsfazTimes of IndiaDawn+2japan-timespunch-ng1d ago5 sources Former US Fighter Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Pilots
A former elite US military fighter pilot has been arrested in Indiana on suspicion of training members of the Chinese armed forces without the required US government authorization.

Retired military personnel to receive long-delayed gratuity arrears this week — GAF
The Government has approved the payment of long-standing gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.

Canada Announces $3.7 Billion Investment in Military Housing
Defence Minister David McGuinty has unveiled a $3.7-billion initiative to construct thousands of new housing units for Canada's military personnel.

Paramilitary forces to be deployed in Tamil Nadu for Assembly polls
Fifty companies of paramilitary personnel are scheduled to be inducted in Tamil Nadu on March 10 in preparation for the upcoming Assembly polls.

Croatian President Milanović Orders Halt to Military Cooperation with Israel
Croatian President Zoran Milanović stated that Croatian military personnel will not cooperate with the Israeli army or military industry and called on Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government to suspend all planned agreements.

Estonian Foreign Minister Calls for Ban on Russian Military Visas to EU
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for a ban on Russian military personnel entering the EU, warning of hybrid attacks and Wagner mercenary infiltration, noting Italy has issued 150,000 permits.

US troop deployment signals new phase in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism fight – Reps deputy spokesperson
The American military personnel were deployed in Bauchi State to provide specialised training for Nigerian troops and strengthen intelligence-sharing efforts aimed at combating established terrorist networks operating across the country.
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14 generals dismissed in martial law probe, more pending
The Defense Ministry has dismissed 14 generals under its toughest levels of military discipline over the Dec. 3 martial law declaration, as further proceedings remain underway, Seoul's ministry said Wednesday. The dismissals follow a six-month investigation by the ministry’s task force, conducted as part of a pangovernmental effort. The task force deployed about 120 personnel to examine 24 military units and institutions and question roughly 860 individuals. A total of 35 military personnel, all
Former Israeli soldier temporarily detained in Turkey
A former Israeli soldier with dual nationality was temporarily detained in Turkey. Israeli authorities have issued a warning against sharing images of military personnel on social media.

Venezuelan Amnesty Law Criticized for Limited Scope
NGOs are denouncing failures in Venezuela's newly approved amnesty law, stating it has a limited scope and excludes dozens of political prisoners, including military personnel.

Senator Lacson Initiates Probe into Allegations of 'Ex-Marine Bagmen'
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has begun preparatory examinations into allegations that former military personnel delivered billions of pesos to government officials.

Politicsdelfi-ltnewsbeastvanguard-ng1d ago3 sources US Arrests Former Air Force Pilot for Training Chinese Military
The US Justice Department announced the arrest of a former Air Force fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military personnel without authorization, highlighting concerns about foreign influence.

Ghana Government Approves Payment of Military Gratuity Arrears
The Ghanaian government has approved the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under Constitutional Instrument 129, as announced by the Ghana Armed Forces.

SportFox NewsThe IndependentYahoo3d ago3 sources US men's hockey stars share gold medal moment with military members before White House visit
The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men's hockey team shared a patriotic moment with military personnel at Joint Base Andrews before their White House visit on Tuesday.

Romania Considers Increased Penalties for Assaulting Medical Staff
Medical personnel in Romania could receive the same legal protection as police officers or military personnel, with a PNL deputy proposing stricter penalties for assaults against them, classifying such acts as outrage.
Kremlin Downplays Impact of Telegram Restrictions on Frontline Communications
Soldiers and pro-war military bloggers have accused Roskomnadzor of undermining vital coordination between military personnel on the battlefield.

In Brussels, volunteers assemble drones to be sent to Ukraine
In undisclosed locations, volunteers meet regularly in the Belgian capital to assemble drones destined for Ukraine. Teachers, European civil servants, members of the Ukrainian diaspora and former military personnel are participating in this initiative coordinated by the NGO Wings for Europe. Funded by private donations, these devices are then sent to the front lines. FRANCE 24's Alix Le Bourdon and Dave Keating report from Brussels.
Russian Federal Security Service Warns Troops Against Telegram Use
The Russian Federal Security Service has issued a warning, stating that the use of Telegram poses a security risk to Russian military personnel.

South Korea Considers Civilian Appointments for Military Officer Positions
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense is exploring the possibility of opening high-ranking military officer positions, traditionally held by military personnel, to civilian public officials.

WorldReutersbloombergAl Jazeera+2Fox NewsDW11d ago5 sources US Troops Arrive in Nigeria for Training Mission
US troops have arrived in Nigeria to assist with training, technical support, and intelligence-sharing to combat extremist groups.