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30.05.2024 11:20 Today, 29 May, the Government is presenting its 16th and largest military support package to Ukraine to date since Russia's full-scale invasion began. Sweden will provide Ukraine with a completely new capability to strengthen its collective air defence. The package, which will be part of an upcoming additional amending budget, amounts to SEK 13.3 billion and will meet Ukraine's prioritised needs.

30.05.2024 11:20 The Philippine military on Tuesday vowed it would protect Filipino fishermen during the four-month fishing ban China has imposed in contested South China Sea waters, including in areas within Manila's exclusive economic zone .

30.05.2024 11:20 A top Israeli official said Wednesday that he expected Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to last through the end of the year, amid continued calls for a cease-fire.

30.05.2024 11:20 The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Sweden of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $900 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

30.05.2024 11:20 The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Austria of UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.05 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

30.05.2024 11:20 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Moldova, pledging $135 million to enhance energy security and counter Russian disinformation during his visit to Chisinau.

30.05.2024 11:20 Lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream party comfortably overrode a presidential veto 84-4 in a vote boycotted by most of the opposition on May 28, further propelling the so-called "foreign agent" law toward enactment.

30.05.2024 11:20 Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations — including a string of recent coups, security threats and popular discontent. The lawmakers say among the solutions to the growing crisis are dialogue, a return to democratic principles and an end to foreign influence.

30.05.2024 11:20 The decision of Belarus to suspend the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe is a forces response step aimed at ensuring the country's national security, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

30.05.2024 11:20 Today, at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries' annual defence industry tradeshow , the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced significant investments to equip the Canadian Armed Forces with new, state-of-the-art platforms for training and operations at home and abroad.

30.05.2024 11:20 Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is hosting China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in Washington on Thursday. The talks are aimed at maintaining open communication channels to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during times of tension.

30.05.2024 11:20 China is reportedly building more Type 055 large destroyers, reflecting the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's strides toward the blue water and efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests as well as peace and stability in the world, experts said on Wednesday.

30.05.2024 11:20 United States Congressman Michael McCaul on Wednesday called on Taiwan to increase its defense budget, which he said is essential to protect the country from China's aggression.

30.05.2024 11:20 Taiwan's premier said on Wednesday that the administration will consider sending back new legislation that could weaken the power of the democratically elected president, sparking fears of growing Chinese influence in the island's political life, to lawmakers for review.

30.05.2024 11:20 The office of Belgium's federal prosecutor says police searched the residence and offices of a European Parliament employee Wednesday as part of its probe into a suspected Russian interference campaign to pay EU lawmakers to promote Russian propaganda.