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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?
Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observers say.
Can students in Austria be forced to do military or civil service?
Austria gives students options so military duty doesn’t cut across term time. The key is timing and a short paper trail that most people overlook. Here's what you need to know.
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
Europe's security is at a 'turning point', EU leader warns
Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address the US's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
Do dual citizens need to complete Austria's mandatory military service?
If you're a dual citizen or if you are naturalised as an Austrian, here's what you need to know.
How does Austria's mandatory military service work?
Despite its commitment to neutrality, Austria has conscription. Citizens need to participate in either military or civil service. Here's what you need to know.
EU defence ministers hash out plan for sending more ammunition to Ukraine
EU defence ministers on Wednesday discussed plans to raid their stockpiles to rush one billion euros' worth of ammunition to Ukraine and place joint orders for more to ensure supplies keep flowing.
What are the biggest threats facing Austria this year?
Blackouts, terrorism, conspiracy theorists and the far-right. What do the Austrian military experts consider to be the most significant threats to the country in 2023?
Austria blows up tonnes of explosives from both world wars
Austrian explosives experts began on Wednesday blowing up 18 tonnes of unexploded ordnance from both world wars found around the country since the beginning of 2017.
Austria ready to deploy army at Italy border
Austria will “very soon” impose border checks and deploy soldiers on its frontier with Italy if the influx of migrants across the Mediterranean does not slow, Vienna's defence minister was quoted as saying.
Marines held in Austria for weapons violations
The opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) is demanding a response from Austria’s chancellor and foreign minister after nine American marines were arrested in Vienna’s airport for carrying assault rifles and handguns on board a commercial airliner without proper clearance last month.
Army announces wide ranging cuts
Austria’s army will be drastically restructured in an effort to cut costs, Defence Minister Gerald Klug (SPÖ) and Chief of Staff Othmar Commendam announced on Friday.
Emergency landing for Eurofighter at Innsbruck
One of Austria’s troubled Eurofighter jets has had to make an emergency landing at Innsbruck airport.
Defect found in Austria's troubled Eurofighters
A manufacturing fault has been discovered in Austria’s controversial Eurofighter typhoon warplanes, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Army law change to 'enhance women's role'
Austria is amending its defence act so that women who have volunteered for military service will now be treated the same as men when it comes to taking part in regular army drills.
Army cuts 'affecting disaster relief'
The chief of Austria’s Air Support Command, Brigadier Andreas Putz, has warned that the government’s austerity measures are having a negative effect on disaster relief.
Austria's army 'needs more money'
The conservative People's Party's (ÖVP) military spokesman Bernd Schönegger has said that he wants to support the Minister of Defence Gerald Klug (Social Democrats/SPÖ), in demanding more money for the Austrian army.
Military company wins export bid down-under
According to a report in the news daily Wiener Zeitung, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) have won a major export contract to provide armored vehicles to the Australian government.
Hungarian air-force may police Austrian skies
Expected budget restrictions mean that Austria may be reliant on its neighbour's air-force to fly missions in Austria's air space, according to a report in the Kurier newspaper on Friday.
Army helicopter accident kills one
One man was killed in a helicopter accident during an army exercise in Tyrol in west Austria on Tuesday.
Army sends convoy to help Bosnia flood victims
The Austrian army has sent dozens of soldiers to the flooded areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina to help those in need.