Putin backed a plan to use medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, signaling pressure on Russia’s manpower strategy.
Belarus orders unproductive agricultural workers into military service to enforce discipline and secure the harvest amid stringent labor policies.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months and introduce recurring training to strengthen defense amid increased security threats in Europe.
US military deaths in the conflict with Iran rise to 17 as new casualties occur and strategic deployments increase amid escalating regional tensions.
Russia proposes expanding military service eligibility to include convicts charged with serious crimes, aiming to boost contract soldier recruitment amid ongoing military pressures.
Germany recorded 5,862 military service refusals in H1 2027 amid new conscription reforms and rising security tensions, surpassing totals from previous years.
Gazprom signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile fire units protecting gas infrastructure, allowing employees to serve while retaining civilian jobs.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny wins asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle and initial deportation refusals amid concerns over political persecution.
The US notifies European allies of significant arms shipment delays as it urgently replenishes stockpiles depleted by conflict with Iran, while approving large arms exports to Middle Eastern partners.