The body of the 19-year-old soldier who died during a grenade inspection in Rhodes was flown back to Crete on Thursday, as Greece’s Armed Forces observe three days of mourning and investigators work to determine the cause of the fatal explosion.

The European Commission is set to propose a fast-track border system and shared transport pool to ensure troops and equipment can move across the EU within days—or hours—in an emergency, as part of a wider push to strengthen European defense

Christian lobbying groups, and Biafran activists are working to reposition a decades old independence struggle inside the nerve center of American policymaking

The Ministry of National Defense announces a plan to provide 17,000 fully equipped homes for military personnel and families across Greece, prioritizing remote regions and islands, with phased construction and upgrades extending through 2040

Beijing marks 80 years since WWII’s end with a grand parade, featuring advanced weapons and ICBMs, attended by global leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

Beijing will unveil advanced homegrown weaponry during a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in World War II, signaling its growing technological edge and strategic ambitions

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One of the largest U.S. Army exercises in Europe, Immediate Response 25, will be held from May 26 to June 9, involving around 12,000 troops from eight countries.

Transgender troops who had previously submitted separation requests before a March court ruling halted implementation of the Trump-era ban will also be immediately removed

A joint flyover involving two C-130 transport aircraft will take place today, Friday, May 2, between 11:30 and 12:30 over Attica.

From Paris, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new salary increases for uniformed personnel.

“We are not ready for what is coming our way in four to five years. It is time to shift to a wartime mindset, and turbocharge our defence production and defence spending," Rutte said

Eager Lion 24 was hosted in the Middle East country of Jordan, and was designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among allies

Greek authorities are closely monitoring developments

No change, however, is expected in the duration of compulsory military service

The training focused on mountain warfare and survival in snowy areas (Cold Weather Training and Tactics)

Among other things, the agreement provides for participation in cross-branch exercises, as well as those of the individual branches of the Armed Forces

Speaking from the NE border city of Xanthi Minister Nikos Dendias said such system aims to ensure that the armed forces are protected from the 21st century military threat, although no further details were announced

Gen. Floros is credited with launching a rearmament and modernization program in all three branches after more than a decade and a half of cutbacks and tight fiscal restrictions.