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Israel’s Ministry of Defence has announced that a massive international logistical effort has delivered more than 120,000 tons of armaments and military equipment to the country since the beginning of the ongoing conflict. This aid has arrived via a combination of 1,000 transport planes and 150 ships. The milestone was marked earlier today with the landing of the 1,000th transport plane at Ben Gurion Airport, where it was received by Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram. The vast majority of the military equipment has originated from the United States. The supplies delivered since the start of the war have included…

A Gaza-based company responsible for water desalination services to nearly half of the enclave’s population has resumed operations after an employee who had been detained by Hamas-led security agents was freed. The suspension of services had impacted over one million residents in the territory. The Abdul Salam Yassin Company, which operates critical water desalination plants in Gaza, issued a statement confirming the resumption of its services. The company stated that the decision was made after the issue was “resolved” and confirmed that the detained staff member is “fine and in good health.” The company’s services had been halted following the…

US President Donald Trump has formally designated Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA) of the United States, announcing the elevation of military cooperation during a high-profile visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Washington, DC. The designation was made public during a formal dinner at the White House on Tuesday evening. President Trump hailed the move as taking US-Saudi military cooperation to “even greater heights,” noting the importance of the MNNA status to the Kingdom. The designation grants the US partner significant military and economic privileges, including preferential access to US weaponry and joint defence…

The Colombian government’s decision to purchase 17 Gripen fighter jets from the Swedish firm Saab has ignited a controversy over a potential cost overrun and the political proximity between President Gustavo Petro’s administration and Sweden. The deal, initially estimated at approximately $10 trillion pesos in 2022, was finalized for $16.5 trillion pesos (equivalent to about €3.77 billion or $3.5 billion USD at the time of the contract signing). The total investment of $16.5 trillion pesos, as stated by the National Government, covers not only the 17 aircraft but also their associated armaments, software, radars, a simulation and training center, spare…

A report submitted to the United States Congress this week mentioned Pakistan’s “military success” over India during the four-day conflict between the two nations in May 2025. The assessment highlighted the crucial role of Chinese weaponry in the clash, framing the event as a test and promotion platform for Beijing’s defence capabilities. The report, compiled by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission-which examines the national security implications of US-China trade-stated that the conflict “showcased Chinese weaponry.” It noted that China utilized the crisis to “test and promote its own defence capabilities” and opportunistically advertise the sophistication of its weapons…

The European Union plans to upskill or reskill 600,000 workers for its defence industry by 2030 to address a critical labour shortage that is hindering the bloc’s urgent rearmament efforts. This initiative is a central part of the European Commission’s Defence Industry Transformation roadmap, presented on Wednesday. Europe is in a race to rapidly increase its defence production, primarily using European-made equipment, in response to growing security concerns, particularly the threat posed by Russia. However, a major impediment is a severe shortage of qualified personnel needed to design and manufacture the required volume of materiel. A Commission official noted that…

European Union member states are set to implement drastically reduced time limits for approving the cross-border transit of military troops and equipment under a proposed “Military Schengen” system. This initiative, designed by the European Commission, aims to significantly enhance military mobility and defence readiness across the bloc, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions. Under the new proposal, national authorities will have a maximum of three days in peacetime to grant permission for other EU military forces to cross their borders. This approval window will shrink dramatically to just six hours during emergency situations, with an automatic presumption that transit will be granted…

An Israeli attack in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday resulted in the death of at least one Palestinian and the injury of two others—a woman and her child—according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa and medical sources. This latest casualty brings the death toll in the enclave since the October 10 ceasefire to 280. The fatal strike occurred in the Qizan an-Najjar area, south of Khan Younis. A source at the city’s Nasser Hospital confirmed the fatality to Al Jazeera. Earlier in the day, a woman and her child sustained serious injuries in a separate drone attack targeting the…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urgently called on European Union member states to swiftly agree on a comprehensive funding plan to cover Ukraine’s substantial military and financial needs for the next two years. The estimated gap is a staggering €135.7 billion, according to a letter sent to the 27 leaders on Monday. The plea comes just weeks before a critical December European Council meeting, where leaders are expected to make a decision on the matter. Ms. von der Leyen underscored the gravity of the situation, stating, “It will now be key to rapidly reach a clear commitment…

Seville, Spain – Undefeated Spain heads into their final Group E fixture of the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday, aiming to secure automatic qualification with a victory over second-place Turkiye. The European champions hold a commanding position but face a Turkish side mathematically, if not practically, still in the running for the top spot. The crucial Group E clash is scheduled to take place at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on Tuesday, with a kick-off time of 8:45pm local time (19:45 GMT). Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish side (5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) is perfectly positioned,…