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31 March

Ukraine Apologizes After Drones Crash in Finland

Ukraine said Monday it had apologized to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crashed in southern Finland over the weekend, adding that they were likely knocked off course by Russian interference.

30 March

Americas

Canadian Army soldiers stand during the opening ceremonies for North Wind 26 on Camp Makomanai, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U. S. Army photo by Sgt. John Russell)

Giulia Bernacchi

Canada Reaches 2% NATO Defense Spending Target, Unveils New Military Investments

Canada has reached NATO’s 2 percent of GDP defense spending benchmark and announced new military infrastructure investments.

30 March

Air

A US Marine Corps HERO-400 loitering munition drone is staged before flight.

Bea Castañeda

HERO Loitering Munition Guide: How It Tracks, Waits, and Delivers Precision

Dive into our guide on the HERO loitering munition, analyzing its endurance, accuracy, tactical versatility, and how it enhances battlefield awareness and precision strike options.

21 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Czech President Slams 2026 Budget Failing NATO Pledge

The Czech president slammed the 2026 state budget over failing to meet a NATO defense spending pledge as he signed it into law.

20 March

Middle East

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivering a speech.

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Relocates Iraq Mission Due to Mideast War: Sources

NATO is "adjusting" its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the Middle East war.

19 March

Air

Finnish special operations forces conduct aerial maneuvers with an NH90 helicopter during Exercise SOUTHERN GRIFFIN 25

Bea Castañeda

NH90 Guide: Europe’s Modern Multirole Utility Helicopter

A guide to the NH90 helicopter, covering its advanced avionics, composite airframe, and transport capabilities for naval and land missions worldwide.

18 March

Air

MIM-104 Patriot Surface-to-Air Missile System

Staff Writer With AFP

Ankara Says NATO Deploys New Patriot Battery at South Turkey Air Base

Turkey's defense ministry said NATO was deploying a new Patriot missile battery at Incirlik air base, just days after a third ballistic missile from Iran was shot down.

17 March

Land

Bea Castañeda

M109 Howitzer: The Mobile Firepower Backbone of Modern Artillery

This M109 howitzer guide breaks down how this combat-proven system continues to provide versatile, long-range artillery support across global battlefields.

12 March

Air