Estonia’s Defense Chief

Estonia’s defense chief: Send Ukraine money, not foreign troops

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Ukraine needs money invested into its own military production industry, not foreign troops to fight its war against Russia, Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur told The ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Obama-era Defense chief signals military ethics 'in danger' under Trump

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel raised alarming concerns with President-elect Trump’s choice to appoint Pete Hegseth to the highly regarded post in a New York Times op-ed published Friday. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come ...

World - ABC News - November 19

Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...

World - ABC News - November 20

Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.

Austin says it’s 'unfortunate' that Chinese defense chief declined meeting

China’s defense minister declined a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a meeting of defense leaders in Laos, a move Austin said was unfortunate.

Clinton Defense chief: Netanyahu ‘in very bad company’ with ICC indictment

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a former defense minister on war crimes allegations.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Estonia pledges further ammunition and equipment to Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Ex-Israeli defense chief says he was fired for diverging with Netanyahu on key war issues

Former Israeli Defense Chief Yoav Gallant said Tuesday he was fired from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after splitting with him on key war issues, including getting Hamas's hostages ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Ex-Israeli defense chief says he was fired for diverging with Netanyahu on key war issues

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up ...

World - ABC News - November 7

NFL Week 11 picks: Can Bills knock off unbeaten Chiefs? Bengals test Chargers defense

NFL Week 11 picks: The Chiefs keep finding ways to win even when they don't play their best, yet at 9-0 they are the underdogs against the Buffalo Bills.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs are meeting with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister and Hamas chief over alleged war crimes

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed ...

China Condemns Estonia Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit as ‘Wrong Signal’

World - Yahoo News - November 5

European troops in Ukraine would secure Trump peace deal, says Estonia

Kyiv’s allies consider options on how to guarantee country’s security in any accord brokered by US president

World - Financial Times - November 19

At least 8 British troops were injured in a highway pileup during a NATO exercise in Estonia

A dozen soldiers, including at least eight British troops, were injured in a major traffic collision during a NATO exercise in Estonia last week

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Boeing Quality Chief to Depart

The executive’s retirement comes as the manufacturer attempts to restart factories after a damaging strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Ravens' defense is biggest hurdle in championship hunt

Sunday was Baltimore's eighth loss when leading inside the final two minutes since the 2022 season began.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Fantasy Football Week 9 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 9 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

England beat South Africa despite defensive errors

Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.

Infection KO's Muhammad's 1st UFC title defense

Belal Muhammad has pulled out of his welterweight title defense against Shavkhat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December due to a bone infection.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Stackhouse holding newly motivated Warriors defense accountable

New Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse provides accountability to a newly motivated Golden State defense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Harris and Trump are ignoring the US defense crisis

Why have Kamala Harris and Donald Trump completely ignored any serious discussion of the dire state of America’s defenses in the campaign?

Politics - The Hill - November 4

MI5 'institutionally defensive' after Arena bomb

Survivors of the bombing and those bereaved in the 2017 attack are suing the security services.

Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister

The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

The move follows months of disagreement over the handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 10 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel's defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, a long-rumored move that was announced on Election Day in the U.S.

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

World - The New York Times - November 6

With its defense back, so are the Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are off to a 7-1 start because they replaced Klay Thompson with depth and defenders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

North Korea says it has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid

World - ABC News - November 12

Fantasy Football Week 11 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 11 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Babcock Results Beat Forecasts on Strong Defense Demand

The defense company—a major contractor for the U.K. government—posted higher revenue and operating profits for the first half of its financial year fueled by geopolitical tensions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Analyzing the defense secretary role as Trump taps Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and ...

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