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22.02.2026 13:30 The United States hosted Japan for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026.

22.02.2026 13:30 Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to British Columbia where he met with members of the Canadian defence industry to advance Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy.

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21.02.2026 12:30 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, today urged sustained international solidarity and stronger support for Ukrainians awaiting much-needed peace.

21.02.2026 12:30 Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, millions in Ukraine struggle to keep the lights on and heat their homes, with the crisis taking a particular toll on women, humanitarians warned on Friday.

21.02.2026 12:30 On Friday , NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska joined the European Group of Five in Krakow, Poland, to discuss efforts to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security and NATO's deterrence and defence, hybrid threats, and ongoing support to Ukraine. Representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, attended the E5 meeting.

21.02.2026 12:30 The Army is launching a new Warrant Officer Retention Bonus Auction. This initiative introduces a market-based approach to retaining senior technical talent while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The program represents a shift from traditional, fixed-rate bonuses to a more flexible, market-driven system.

21.02.2026 12:30 European skies to be defended by advanced surface-to-air weapon under new multinational scheme.

21.02.2026 12:30 A Russian woman who was charged with lying to the FBI about her ties to Russia's main intelligence agency - and then drunk-texted an FBI agent while out on bail - has pleaded guilty.

21.02.2026 12:30 The Albanese Government has taken another significant step towards the Australian Army's transformation to a littoral fleet, with the signing of two key contracts for Landing Craft Heavy and Landing Craft Medium.

21.02.2026 12:30 Canada is pursuing a long-term, whole-of-government approach to strengthening the defence industrial base as a pillar of national security, economic resilience and prosperity.

21.02.2026 12:30 U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement opposing U.S. use of military force against Iran and urging President Trump to continue engaging with Tehran diplomatically:

21.02.2026 12:30 UN human rights experts* today urged Iranian authorities to fully disclose the fate and whereabouts of individuals detained, forcibly disappeared or missing in the aftermath of the nationwide protests, and to halt all death sentences and executions related to the demonstrations.