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Republican midterm losses may prompt Trump to weaken NATO by pulling US troops out of Europe: Report

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Diplomats warned that midterm losses may push the crestfallen US president to pull out thousands of American troops from Europe.
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NSPA hosts Generic NATO Indirect Fire Round Project Group kick-off meeting

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
On 13 October, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) hosted the kick-off meeting of the Generic NATO Indirect Fire Round Project Group (GENIFR PG), a NATO High Visibility Project (HVP) launched on 7 July during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara. The project aims to develop a prototype for a generic NATO 155mm munition.
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Government allocates NOK 1 billion for increased Norwegian investments in Ukraine

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The Government is setting aside NOK 1 billion for investments in Ukraine to be made in partnership with the Norwegian business sector. This funding is intended to help mobilise further Norwegian private capital for investments in the Ukrainian defence industry.
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Estonian Defence Forces to take part in Exercise Koalicja in Poland to prepare for supporting Ukraine after the war

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The Estonian Defence Forces will take part in Exercise Koalicja in Poland from 9 to 22 November with a company-sized unit. The exercise aims to prepare for a situation in which hostilities in Ukraine have ended and partner countries are able to support Ukraine's future security and recovery efforts. The exercise is being conducted by the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U), established by members of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine, led by France and the United Kingdom.
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Sweden exercises with the US and Finland in the Bothnian Sea

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The Swedish Visby-class corvette HMS Karlstad recently conducted exercises in the Bothnian Sea alongside the Finnish minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa and the American destroyer USS Paul Ignatius.
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Joint Statement on the 53rd U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Portugal on the occasion of the 53rd meeting of the U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission.
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Joint Statement on Iceland - United States Strategic Dialogue

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Iceland and the United States held the annual bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Reykjavik from November 2-3. The Dialogue was led by Director General for International Affairs and Policy Anna Hjartardóttir, Director General for Defense Jónas Allansson, U.S. Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Andreoli, and Office of the Secretary of War Principal Director for Europe and NATO Policy Alton Buland, with participation from Icelandic Ambassador to the United States Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir and U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Billy Long.

Joint Statement on United States - Iceland Strategic Dialogue

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Iceland on the occasion of the United States-Iceland Strategic Dialogue.

U.S. to suspend South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade access

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The United States plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), with the suspensions taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Defense and Aerospace Contractors ILC Dover and ILC Astrospace Agree to Pay $13M to Resolve Cybersecurity Fraud Allegations

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Defense and aerospace companies ILC Dover LP and ILC Astrospace LLC, of Frederica, Delaware, have agreed to pay $13 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in their contracts with the Department of the Army, the Missile Defense Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza, pushing 'ceasefire' death toll to nearly 1,600

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza, bringing the death toll since the October 2025 "ceasefire" to nearly 1,600

China's resolve to safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity remains unwavering, says FM

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
China's resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity and achieve national reunification remains unwavering, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
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China-Philippines relations face malicious interference at present, says Chinese FM

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
China-Philippines relations are facing malicious interference at present, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday.
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Yemeni army launches drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport, Jizan military sites

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
The Yemeni army launched drone strikes against Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport as well as military sites in the kingdom's southwestern Jizan region.
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Yemen dismisses Saudi claim of drone attack on Mecca as 'slander'

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Yemen says defeats inflicted on Saudi forces have prompted the kingdom to circulate fabricated accounts, including claims that Yemeni forces targeted the holy city of Mecca.
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Coalition: UAV Intercepted and Destroyed in Makkah Region

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 03/11/2026 - 13:00
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that a UAV was intercepted and destroyed in Makkah Region
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