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6 March

Germany Plans Procurement of 500 MARS 3 Rocket Artillery Systems

Germany is preparing a major procurement of about 500 MARS 3 rocket artillery systems that could reshape its artillery capabilities.

6 March

A national flag is photographed on the ruins of a police station that is struck during US-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Raises ‘Missile Defense Posture’ Over Iran War

NATO said it has strengthened its "ballistic missile defense posture" as Iran steps up its strikes across the Middle East with a missile launched at alliance-member Turkey before being shot down.

6 March

US President Trump with Ukrainian leader Zelensky.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Zelensky ‘Has to Get a Deal Done,’ Insists Putin Ready

US President Donald Trump described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative.

5 March

A mural titled 'Divided by Oligarchy' by anonymous Norwegian street artist Toddel, depicting US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin seated at a table next to a map of a divided Ukraine, is seen on a wall in Krakow, Poland, on January 29, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine, Russia Free 200 Prisoners of War Each

Ukraine and Russia each freed 200 prisoners of war on Thursday, the first part of an exchange that will see them swap 500 people each in total.

5 March

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Buys Majority Stake in Croatia’s UGV Developer DOK-ING

German defense company Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its capabilities in autonomous systems.

5 March