US and Finland sign defense cooperation agreement

The United States and Finland have signed an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation aimed at increasing military cooperation and strengthening NATO's effectiveness.

Philippines, Japan announce negotiations for key defence pact

Japan and the Philippines said Friday they will start negotiations for a defence pact that would allow the countries to deploy troops on each other's territory. 

Finland, US conclude Defense Cooperation Agreement talks

Finland and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), the Finnish Foreign Ministry announced this week.

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Sign Chater for Defensive Alliance

The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a charter establishing an alliance of Sahel states to create a collective defense architecture, Mali's interim president for the transitional period, Assimi Goita, said on Saturday.

Minsk, Moscow hold talks for Russia to defend Belarus, if it’s attacked, as own territory

Belarus and Russia are holding talks for Russia to defend Belarus, if it comes under attack, as its own territory, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Minsk on Monday.

NATO and US air warnings over European defense cooperation

In a clear and rare warning, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday argued against the development of European Union defense cooperation in competition with NATO, while US officials also warned against protectionism in the European defense industry.

Trump Wants $4B More for Missile Defense, Citing N. Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump asked Congress on Monday for $4 billion to support missile defense to counter the threat from North Korea, just ahead of his first visit to South Korea since taking office in January.

Achat des S-400 russes: la réaction de l’Otan suscite la déception d’Ankara

«Le modèle offert à Ankara [par l’Otan] mettra la Turquie en dépendance permanente vis à vis de ces pays»: le porte-parole du Président turc a dénoncé la réaction de l’Otan au sujet de l’achat des systèmes russes S-400 et a divulgué les progrès réalisés par Moscou et Ankara dans la conclusion du contrat.

EU ministers agree on security, defense plan

The European Union (EU)'s foreign and defence ministers on Monday agreed on a new plan on security and defense, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.

NATO remains cornerstone of defense for US, Europe

NATO continues to be the "cornerstone" of collective defense for the U.S. and Europe, U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday.

Japan's security laws take effect, triggering extensive criticism

Japan's new controversial security laws took effect Tuesday, marking an overhaul of the country's exclusively defensive defense posture in the last seven decades.

NATO to enhance its presence in eastern Europe

NATO defense Ministers on Wednesday agreed to enhance the military presence in eastern Europe at the ministerial meeting, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the press conference following the first day's meeting.

Russian Foreign Minister says terror act downing A321 is equivalent to attack against Russia

The terrorist act on board the Russian airliner is equivalent to an attack against the state, the right to self-defense will be exercised through all available means, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

NATO mulls security as Russian ships pass by Bosphorus

Russian warships passing through the Bosphorus are another reminder that NATO has to reinforce its collective security, Britain’s Defense Secretary Michael Fallon has said.

US rules out military pact with Arab Gulf states

The US has ruled out a military pact with the Arab Gulf states citing the complexities of forming a treaty in the Middle East.

China hits out as Abe visits US

 Beijing warned on Tuesday that the alliance between the United States and Japan should not undermine China's interests or disturb the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S., Japan unveil new defense guidelines

U.S. and Japan on Monday announced new guidelines for bilateral defense cooperation, allowing Japan's self defense forces to take on more ambitious global role that the Shinzo Abe administration has been seeking.

US & Japan unveil new defense policy amid China tensions

The US and Japan have revealed new defense guidelines, expected to be revealed Monday as PM Shinzo Abe is on a visit to Washington, which may cause considerable unease in China.

NATO chief calls for closer cooperation with EU

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday called for closer cooperation between NATO and the European Union (EU) to address common security challenges the two organizations face.

US, Japan to update defense ties. (China on Wednesday expressed concerns...)

Japan and the United States agreed on Wednesday to map out how they will work together if Tokyo needs to use force to help protect a friendly country under attack, as they update defense cooperation guidelines for the first time in nearly two decades.

The development follows Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's historic step away from Japan's post-war pacifism in July, when the Japanese government reinterpreted the pacifistic Article 9 of the constitution to end a ban that has kept its military from fighting abroad.