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Austria Agrees Nine‑Month Conscription With Mandatory Miliz Exercises

Adds three months of mandatory reserve training and raises conscript pay to €1,000 to address shortfalls in troop readiness.

Bulgaria Withdraws From Coalition Backing Ukraine and Stops State Arms Transfers

Japan and Kuwait Pledge Ongoing Coordination on De‑Escalation and Energy Security

Czech President Visits Kyiv to Deepen Military, Energy and Industrial Support

Switzerland Rejects Universal Citizen Service and 50% Inheritance Tax in Landslide Votes

India, EU Reaffirm Year-End Trade Deal Goal With Security Accords Eyed for January Summit

EU Unveils Emergency Military Mobility System and €18 Billion Upgrade Plan

Pollard Demands Faster UK Defence Procurement at DSEI

Germany Approves Draft Law to Reintroduce Military Service With Voluntary Start and Trigger for Conscription

Gabriel and Bartels Urge Return to Conscription as Cabinet Preps Vote on Volunteer Service Law

Merz Warns Against Complacency at Bundeswehr’s Operational Command, Pledges Major Budget Increase

Secretary Rubio Engages with Allies on Global Security and Economic Cooperation