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Elon Musk meets defence officials in Pentagon visit
The White House denied media reports that Musk would receive a briefing on classified reports about China.BBC News - 4d -
US officials’ leaked messages should spur Europe into action
Comments from vice-president and defence secretary show why Europe must chart its own path on defenceFinancial Times - 15h -
Top US officials shared classified details of military strikes with journalist
Vice-president and defence secretary debated charging Europe for American attack on HouthisFinancial Times - 1d -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
England start Six Nations defence with Italy win
England start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York.BBC News - 2d -
HANetf unveils Europe-focused defence ETF
The fund will exclude US defence companies and concentrate on ‘companies benefiting from Europe’s security realignment’Financial Times - 1d -
Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties
New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighboursFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Ireland defence must 'hugely step up' - Ryan
Ireland second row James Ryan says Ireland's defence will need to be much better in Saturday's concluding Six Nations match against Italy.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
No European defence without Germany
The rapid action by Friedrich Merz in the face of Donald Trump’s disruption highlights how the continent’s leaders need strategy as well as spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Abbott on learning from 'one of the best defences in the Premier League'
Eighteen-year-old Forest centre-back Zach Abbott says he is enjoying learning from "one of the best defences in the Premier League". The England Under-19 international made his senior debut for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff
The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for it. Five years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen
Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Official compensation for DK Metcalf trade announced
Compensation for the DK Metcalf trade is now officialYahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Cal makes hire of Ron Rivera as G.M. official
Ron Rivera officially has a new job.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Lisbie twins have defences seeing double at Braintree
Braintree Town's Kyrell and Kyreece Lisbie are inspiring young people with TikTok videos about the highs and lows of football life.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
US allies in Asia must also rethink their defence
Trump’s foreign policy shake-up has profound implications for Japan and South KoreaFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Scheffler happy form improving for Masters defence
World number one Scottie Scheffler is confident he is getting back to his best after relatively slow start to the season as he recovers from a hand injury.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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Israel’s defence minister threatens to annex territory in Gaza
Israel Katz says parts of strip will come under ‘permanent’ IDF control if Hamas does not release remaining hostagesFinancial Times - 4d -
The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.BBC News - 4d -
How to create a true common market for defence
Even Eurosceptics and Britain-bashers should acknowledge the advantage of smooth weaponry supply chainsFinancial Times - 2d -
Poland plans to use EU pandemic funds for defence
Warsaw first to redirect Covid recovery money to domestic arms makers, shelters and roadsFinancial Times - 6h -
Packers officially announce signing of CB Nate Hobbs
The Green Bay Packers officially announced the signing of cornerback Nate Hobbs on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Wales vs England referee: Who is Six Nations official Nic Berry?
Australian Berry will officiate the round five clashYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Official: Paulo Dybala undergoes surgery
Bad news for Roma as Paulo Dybala’s injury appears to require surgery.The capital club announced the procedure in an official statement on their website.“Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the c...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
It comes after two British officials were accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia on Monday.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Officials looking into if missing Pitt student drowned
Officials are looking into whether a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic drowned. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Eagles' Graham officially retires after 15 seasons
Eagles star and fan favorite Brandon Graham officially announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
The ‘Crisis Moment’ Facing Women’s College Basketball Officiating
Officials getting ripped by coaches and fans is nothing new. But with more eyes than ever on the sport, the issue is reaching a tipping point.The New York Times - 4d -
MSU hoops officially continues country best NCAA Tournament streak
Michigan State basketball is officially back in the NCAA Tournament for another year.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Indianapolis Colts make 2 free agent signings official
The Indianapolis Colts have made two more of their free-agent signings official.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
NFL will have four officials get extra work in UFL
The NFL would greatly benefit from full-time, year-round officials.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin
Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese carsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK
Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its futureFinancial Times - Mar. 11
