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17 February

Said Sayoud, Algerian Minister of the Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, engages in a dialogue with his counterpart, Laurent Nunez, French Minister of the Interior, in Algiers, Algeria, on February 16, 2026.

France, Algeria to Resume Security Cooperation: Minister

France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.

17 February

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Staff Writer With AFP

France and India Hail Growing Ties as Modi Hosts Macron

France and India celebrated their ties as a force for global stability, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a three-day visit focused on technology and defense cooperation.

17 February

A Sumy firefighter is at a children's hospital after a Russian drone attack, on February 13, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Total of 2,000 Ukrainian Children Now Returned From Russian Occupation: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that 2,000 Ukrainian children had been brought back from Russia and Russian-occupied land since the start of the war.

17 February

Christine Casimiro

Bulgaria Eyes Acquiring 100+ Greek ‘Centauros’ Anti-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of more than 100 counter-drone systems from Greece through an EU defense spending framework.

17 February

Ronald Watkins

Ukrainian Cyber Op Targets Russian Starlink Activation Effort

Russian forces tried to use Ukrainians to reactivate Starlink terminals for frontline coordination, but Ukraine’s cyber community intercepted the plan.

17 February

A Polish Army Soldier gives insights into MANPADS Piorun to U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade during Exercise Shield 24 in Pula, Croatia, on April 9, 2024. This annual Croatian air defense drill enhances proficiency in countering low and medium-altitude threats. The exercise focuses on honing air defense tactics and live-fire engagements when collaborating with allies like the Slovenian and French Armed Forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade remains poised as the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, ready to mobilize across various commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signals ‘Preliminary Interest’ in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to acquire Poland’s homegrown Piorun man-portable air defense system.

17 February

Giulia Bernacchi

France Awards Pilot Training Contract to Babcock

Babcock has secured a new contract with Paris to train pilots for the French Air and Space Force and Navy.

17 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Increasing Hybrid Threats Around Sweden: Swedish Military Intelligence

Russia has stepped up its hybrid threat activities and seems willing to take greater risks in the area surrounding Sweden.

17 February

Christine Casimiro

Saudi Arabia Buys C-27J MPA With Weapons Capability From Leonardo

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first time the MPA variant has been procured with a maritime weapon system integration capability.

17 February