defence

Wreckage of Ghana military helicopter crash in Ashanti region on Wednesday. Photo: Collected
World+Biz

Ghana's defence minister, 7 others killed in helicopter crash

Authorities did not immediately give an explanation for what might have caused the crash

US President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

NATO allies agree on new defence spending target at 5%

Neodymium is used to make the powerful magnets used in loudspeakers and computer hard drives. Photo: Getty Images
World+Biz

China's rare earth export curbs expose US vulnerability in tech and defence sectors

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU's military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman
World+Biz

EU Commission proposes joint borrowing as part of 800 billion euro defence plan

File photo of the High Court division building of the Supreme Court in Dhaka. Photo: Collected
Court

Defence starts placing arguments in 10-truck arms haul case at HC

Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus inaugurated this year's Army Headquarters Selection Board on 6 October, 2024. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bangladesh Army recognised as symbol of trust again: Prof Yunus

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gives a news conference ahead of a NATO defence ministers council at the alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 15, 2021. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS
World+Biz

Over 20 NATO allies to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense in 2024, says Stoltenberg

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Long March 11 takes part in a naval parade off the eastern port city of Qingdao, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, China, April 23, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
World+Biz

Inside Asia's arms race: China near 'breakthroughs' with nuclear-armed submarines, report says

A view shows a damaged building following a reported drone attack in Moscow, Russia, July 24, 2023. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
World+Biz

Russia blames Ukraine for 'terrorist' drone attack on Moscow

Lieutenant Colonel Md Emdadul Islam. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Patriotic Hacktivism: A plausible concept for the militarily weaker nations to dominate the cyberspace

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese participates in a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden (not pictured) at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, in San Diego, California US, 13 March, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
World+Biz

Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shakeup

Photo: Hindustan Times
World+Biz

India showcases naval ballistic missile defence capability in maiden test

Photo: Collected
World+Biz

Ukraine minister says India should be pragmatic in securing energy, defence resources