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France to Boost Nuclear Arsenal, Could Deploy Atomic Weapons to European Allies

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time.

2 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Hopes for Next Talks With Russia Soon, Despite Iran War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he hoped negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi would go ahead in the coming days despite the Middle East war.

2 March

Christine Casimiro

N. Korea Increased Military Supply Shipments to Russia: Intelligence

North Korea has ramped up its military supply containers, including ammunition and weapons, shipped to Russia amid its war with Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

2 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine’s Fire Point Demos Indigenous Ballistic Missile

Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point has demonstrated a new short-range ballistic missile with an estimated range of 200 kilometers (124 miles).

2 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Considers Multi-Billion Armored Vehicle Deal for Local Firm

The Netherlands is considering contracting Van Halteren Technologies for the production of around 400 armored combat support vehicles.

2 March

Rojoef Manuel

Denmark Orders Military Field Hospitals From Rheinmetall

Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a “mid double-digit million euro” contract for the delivery of mobile field medical facilities.

2 March

Rojoef Manuel

Norway, UK Ink Helicopter Pact to Boost Naval Integration in High North

Norway and the UK have signed a cooperation agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian Armed Forces warships and deploy from the service’s installations.

2 March