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18 April

Air

A Portuguese F-16 fighter jet escorting a Russian aircraft out of NATO's airspace above the clouds. Both planes are painted gray. The background is a sea of white clouds and the clear blue sky above.

Portuguese F-16s Intercept Russian Aircraft Close to NATO Territory

Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO's Baltic Air Policing have escorted two Russian military aircraft flying close to the alliance's airspace.

10 April

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Developing ‘Deadlier’ Ammo After Studying ‘NATO Trophies’: Report

Russia is developing more lethal ammunition based on its study of all NATO-made “war trophies” it collected in Ukraine.

9 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Begins Deployment of Permanent Lithuania Brigade

Germany has begun the permanent deployment of a military brigade in Lithuania with an advance contingent of 20 soldiers arriving in Vilnius and 150 more to join them by year's end.

9 April

Asia Pacific

Juster Domingo

South Korea Announces Aid for Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers

South Korea has revealed a $12-million package for the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers as part of its mid- to long-term aid.

9 April

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada to Boost Military Spending, but Short of NATO Target

Canada announced a boost in defense spending that will see the purchase of long-range missile systems, new tactical helicopters, and a greater Arctic presence.

8 April

Europe

Joe Saballa

Italy Military ‘Absolutely Undersized,’ Below ‘Limit of Survival’: Officials

Italian leaders have sounded the alarm on the country’s worsening shortage of military personnel as other NATO members beef up numbers.

5 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand Eyes NATO Deal Amid Security Rethink

New Zealand said it was ready to sign a new cooperation deal with NATO, as the country rethinks security in the face of regional tensions and growing Chinese military might.

4 April

Air