Tag: ministry_of_defence
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Finland and US Agree on Exchange and Liaison Officers
Finland's defence minister authorises two blanket agreements allowing Finnish and US officers to serve in each other's armed forces, replacing all existing task-specific agreements.
Politics and GovernmentWorldFinlandUSAMilitaryEuropeFederal Government Antti HäkkänenFinnish Defence ForcesMinistry of Defencedefence cooperationmilitary personnelFinland Government
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UK Aids US in Seizing Vessel Accused of Sanctions Breaches
The UK provided crucial support to the United States in intercepting the vessel Bella 1, which is accused of violating Iran sanctions and engaging in shadow fleet activities.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryTradeFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Bella 1United KingdomIran sanctionsShadow fleetMinistry of DefenceHezbollahUK Government
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UK and US Strengthen Defence Ties with Google Cloud Deal
The UK Ministry of Defence has struck a £400 million deal with Google Cloud to enhance security and intelligence sharing, marking a significant step in the UK's digital transformation and US collaboration.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetCybersecurity UKUSGoogle CloudMinistry of DefenceJohn HealeyInvestmentUK Government
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Finland's Defence Exports Reach Record High in 2024
Finland's defence exports soared in 2024, with licenses hitting EUR 1.4 billion. Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and the US were top destinations. Actual exports reached their highest value since 2014.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldFinlandMilitaryTradeEurope Ministry of Defencedefence materielexport licensesSwedenSaudi ArabiaUkraineFinland Government