In a statement released on March 6, 2026, the Kremlin expressed concerns over Finland's decision to lift its legal ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The move comes amid rising tensions with Russia, following Helsinki's announcement plans to change its law to better align with NATO's deterrence framework.
Saudi Arabia has kicked off the Spears of Victory 2026 multinational military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Kingdom's Eastern Region. The Royal Saudi Air Force is leading the exercise, which runs from January 18 to February 5, 2026, and involves 15 countries, including Pakistan, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and the United Kingdom.
NATO announced a command restructuring plan that will see the US cede leadership of two warfighting-level commands to European senior officers. The US will hand over charge of Joint Force Command Norfolk to the UK, while Italy takes over Naples.
Australia has announced a $2.75 billion investment in a new submarine construction yard at Osborne in South Australia, as part of its AUKUS pact with the US and UK. The facility will build nuclear-powered submarines for decades to come, with a focus on sovereign capability.