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Turkey says US Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war

US Patriot missile defence systems at a US army base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on March 10, 2026.
US Patriot missile defence systems at a US army base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on March 10, 2026.

NATO intercepts second Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey

The fuselage of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace is seen being recovered in his handout photo.
The fuselage of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace is seen being recovered in his handout photo.

NATO holds war drills in Arctic with focus on civilians being ready

Conscripted gunner on KNM Thor Heyerdahl maintains his vessel's close defense in coastal environments off Harstad, Norway at the start of exercise Cold Response 2026 in this undated photo released by Norwegian Defense. Orjan Andreassen/Forsvaret/Handout via REUTERS.
Conscripted gunner on KNM Thor Heyerdahl maintains his vessel's close defense in coastal environments off Harstad, Norway at the start of exercise Cold Response 2026 in this undated photo released by Norwegian Defense. Orjan Andreassen/Forsvaret/Handout via REUTERS.

Turkey says it deployed six F-16 fighter jets, air defence systems to northern Cyprus

A Turkish AirForce F-16 Fighting Falcon performs, to mark the 100th anniversary of Turkish Republic in Istanbul on Oct 29, 2023.
A Turkish AirForce F-16 Fighting Falcon performs, to mark the 100th anniversary of Turkish Republic in Istanbul on Oct 29, 2023.

Croatia to re-launch mandatory military service after 17 years

Leon Dejanovic, 18, works out in Karlovac, Croatia, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
Leon Dejanovic, 18, works out in Karlovac, Croatia, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Russia warns Finland it will be more vulnerable if it hosts nuclear weapons

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Finland's President Alexander Stubb attend a Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) work video conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France February 23, 2026. Thomas Padilla/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Finland's President Alexander Stubb attend a Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) work video conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France February 23, 2026. Thomas Padilla/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Lithuania says Russia is expanding military units on NATO borders

Romania will not host nuclear components on its territory for deterrence, says president

FILE PHOTO: Romania's President Nicusor Dan attends a press conference on the day of the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki, Finland December 16, 2025.   Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa/via REUTERS /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Romania's President Nicusor Dan attends a press conference on the day of the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki, Finland December 16, 2025.   Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa/via REUTERS /File Photo

Germany says it has no plans to send extra forces to Middle East

NATO increases missile defence posture after Turkey incident

Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4. Ihlas News Agency (IHA) via REUTERS
Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4. Ihlas News Agency (IHA) via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.