• Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine

    Ukraine has consistently called for international supply partners to send it fighter jets in a bid to push back Russian defenses and prosecute targets more easily, but a first in-country delivery from Denmark is not expected to happen until this summer.

  • Biden Calls for Increase in Taxes on the Rich

    As President Joe Biden visited Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, he called for an increase in taxes on the rich.

  • Bill calls for increase in autism services reimbursement

    A House bill to increase funding for autism services by requiring the state Department of Human Services to seek additional funding sources and maximize federal matching funds continues to move through the Legislature.

  • Macron, Sunak agree to increase aid for Ukraine

    U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 8 and discussed further support for Ukraine, among other issues, as reported on the websites of the U.K. government and the Elysee Palace.

  • UUP peer calls for increased UK defence spending

    In his response to the Ulster Unionist peer, Defence Minister the Earl of Minto admitted that UK defence spending in 2023 had fallen to just 2.28 percent of GDP compared to 2.47 percent in 2010. Lord Rogan commented: “We are living through particularly dangerous times with major conflicts going on in the Middle East and Ukraine, plus repeated military threats to Taiwan from China. “This is not a time for the United Kingdom to drop its guard but, as these figures demonstrate, that is precisely...

  • Zelensky calls western hesitation about aid to Ukraine unacceptable

    Following the deaths of rescue workers in a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the West's hesitation in providing military aid to the country as completely unacceptable. "A new air defense system could fundamentally change the situation," Zelensky said in his evening video message broadcast in Kiev on Thursday.

  • The Netherlands sent three F-16 fighter jets to Romania

    Three F-16 fighter jets arrived on Wednesday at the military base in Fetești. The fighter aircraft were donated by the Netherlands, and on board were the Minister of Defense, Angel Tîlvăr, and his Dutch counterpart, Kajsa Ollongren. The three F-16 fighter jets landed today in Fetești, and on board were also the Dutch Minister of […]

  • Shortage of Kansas trade workers calls for increased recruiting efforts

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - Many trade jobs in Kansas are seeing a shortage of workers, which is why one local group is working to recruit more young people to the industry. This week, the Topeka Area Building Association held a career day for high schoolers in the area. At the event, they had construction, plumbing and []

  • Boris Johnson joins calls for an increase in UK defense spending

    By David Churchill, Chief Political Correspondent Published: 6:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 | Updated: 6:01 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 Boris Johnson yesterday joined growing calls for an increase in defense spending.The former prime minister called on Rishi Sunak's government to take a "more robust stance" and increase military investment in the face of increasing global threats.He also called on the West to...

  • Greece considers selling 32 F-16 fighters to Ukraine

    The Greek government is considering supplying Ukraine with up to 32 F-16 fighters. However, France's approval is required before proceeding, reports News Break. According to a source, Greece plans to sell 108 decommissioned fighters, including 32 F-16C/-D Block 30s, 24 Mirage 2000-5 Mk. 2s, and 33 F-4E PI2000s. Additionally, it is reported that in July 2022, a relevant parliamentary committee approved the sale of these fighters and associated equipment – spare parts, simulators, instruments, and...

  • IDF: Fighter jet intercepts ‘suspicious aerial target’ from Syria

    The Israel Defense Forces says a fighter jet intercepted “a suspicious

  • RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says

    The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.