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NATO Defense Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels and agreed to step up support for Ukraine and strengthen deterrence and defense with new regional plans. -
A colossal worldwide cyberattack has resulted in severe data theft and left key government websites inaccessible all over the world. Several websites of the U.S. federal government agencies also came under attack.Worldwide cyberattack hits US federal government agencies
Europe, News, US June 17, 2023 -
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan traveled to Russia on June 16, 2023, to participate in an economic forum. He also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his hometown of St. Petersburg on the sidelines of the forum.UAE president meets Putin in Russia, hails bilateral ties
Europe, Middle East, News June 17, 2023 -
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) announced an air defense package for Ukraine worth $115 million. The package was announced during the defense ministers meeting in Amsterdam on June 13, 2023.Joint Expeditionary Force ministers announce major air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News June 16, 2023 -
Israel-based defense technology company, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, announced on June 14, 2023, that it has developed the world’s first hypersonic missile interceptor named Sky Sonic. The system will be officially unveiled at the Paris Air Show next week.Israel’s Rafael unveils Sky Sonic hypersonic missile interceptor
Middle East, News June 16, 2023 -
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on June 14, 2023, that his country has started taking deliveries of Russian tactical nuclear weapons. The deployment of nuclear weapons in another country is Moscow’s first-ever such move.Belarus starts receiving Russian tactical nuclear weapons
Europe, News June 15, 2023 -
President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Beijing on June 13, 2023, for a four-day state visit. Abbas met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the second day of his visits as Beijing has been pushing for the revival of peace talks between Palestine and Israel.Palestinian President visits Beijing seeking deeper ties with China
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News June 15, 2023 -
Estonia is ramping up its military spending to execute its ten years of military modernization plan. High-level officials from the Estonian government have announced that Tallinn is making the most expensive defense investments ever made by a Baltic state.Estonia ramps up military spending amid Russia-Ukraine war
Europe, News June 14, 2023 -
The outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg traveled to the U.S. to meet President Joe Biden on June 13, 2023. During their meeting, Biden and Stoltenberg emphasized their commitment to defend Ukraine against Russia’s ongoing invasion.NATO Chief and US President meet in White House to discuss Ukraine War
Europe, News, US June 14, 2023 -
United States Department of Defense announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine to counter Russian forces. The latest package includes HAWK air defense systems, missiles, and munitions for Patriot systems.US to send air defense systems, missiles to Ukraine under new military package
Europe, News, US June 13, 2023























