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France's Position in Middle East Is Defensive, Macron Says, After Attack on Its Soldiers
Polish Explosives Maker to Start Work on New Tnt Line
NATO-partner Serbia Admits Buying Chinese Missiles After Photos Leaked
Drone Found in Poland Likely From September Airspace Incursion, Minister Says
Ukraine Opens Battlefield Data Access to Allies' AI Models
Date: March 12, 2026
KYIV, March 12 (Reuters) - Ukraine is opening up access to its battlefield data for its allies to train drone AI software, the defence minister said on Thursday, as Kyiv seeks to harness the...
Italian Base in Iraqi Kurdistan Hit by Missile, Defence Ministry Says
Date: March 12, 2026
ROME, March 12 (Reuters) - An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was struck by a missile overnight though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence ministry said on Thursday. "A missile hit...
Rheinmetall Says Iveco Military Trucks Deal Delayed as Leonardo yet to Close Purchase
Date: March 11, 2026
BERLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall's handshake agreement to buy Iveco's military trucks operation from Italy's Leonardo is facing a delay, said the CEO of the German defence company, Armin...
Ukrainian Trainers Will Help German Army Get Ready to Defend Against Russia by 2029, Chief Says
Date: March 11, 2026
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian military trainers will help Germany's military meet a target of being ready to defend against any Russian attack on NATO by 2029, the German...
Romanian to Review US Request to Use Local Air Base for Iran Operations
Date: March 11, 2026
BUCHAREST, March 11 (Reuters) - Romanian President Nicusor Dan has convened the EU and NATO nation's top defence council on Wednesday to discuss whether to allow U.S. aircraft access to its military...
Rheinmetall Expects 2026 Sales Growth of up to 45%
Date: March 11, 2026
BERLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - German defence firm Rheinmetall expects sales to grow by 40% to 45% this year, it said on Wednesday, in line with a company-provided forecast for 14.1 billion euros ($...