New satellite imagery reveals Russia is constructing a significant military base approximately 175 kilometers from Finland's eastern border. The base, located near Petrozavodsk in Russian Karelia, is expected to house 4,000 to 6,000 soldiers, potentially increasing the total Russian ground force in the region to 15,000.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons capable of reaching the US, during a visit to Guantánamo Bay. The US has increased pressure on Cuba with sanctions, and a report suggests Cuba is acquiring drones from Russia and Iran.
Iran claims to have launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military bases in the Middle East, following US strikes against Iran described as a response to the downing of a US military helicopter.
The US emphasizes the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base, seeking to maintain its viability as a regional security platform. This comes amid discussions with Britain about sovereignty transfer to Mauritius and concerns that relinquishing control could benefit Beijing.
South Korea extends a special law until 2030 to support Pyeongtaek, host of the largest U.S. military base, Camp Humphreys, citing ongoing development projects and base relocations.
Eastern European states, particularly Poland and the Baltic nations, are competing to host new US military bases, seeking political insurance and protection from domestic pressure over national security and sovereignty concerns.
The US considers purchasing the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius to secure control of the Diego Garcia military base, bypassing the UK amid a sovereignty dispute.
Poland has officially asked the United States to establish a permanent military base on its territory, following the U.S. decision to send an additional 5,000 troops. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz conveyed the proposal to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Poland has officially requested the United States to establish a permanent military base on its territory. Defense Minister Wladysіaw Kosiniak-Kamysz submitted the proposal to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Two people died in Kenya during protests against a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility planned for a military base in Nanyuki. Residents fear it will make Kenya a holding zone for Americans exposed to the virus, despite President Ruto's assurances of national preparedness.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Pentagon's policy banning transgender troops from military service was illegal. The court's 2-1 decision largely upholds a previous ruling by a US District Judge. The ban remains in effect for now.
Iran's IRGC claimed to target a US military base, while the US announced self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities. Kuwait reported drone and missile attacks. Tensions rise amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Vigili del fuoco in Cagliari intervened in multiple wildfires in the hinterland and surrounding countryside, some of which threatened homes and the Decimomannu Air Force base in southern Sardinia. No injuries reported.
Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is the largest US military base outside the US, housing 41,000 personnel. The base highlights the US-South Korea alliance, now tested by transactional relations under President Trump, raising concerns in Seoul about troop reductions and broader US regional strategies.
US special envoy Jeff Landry called for the US to re-establish its military presence in Greenland, suggesting increased operations and reviving old bases. Greenlandic officials reiterated their stance on self-rule, rejecting outside pressure.
The Ministry of Defense has begun work to move a fence at the US military Kyotango Communication Station in Kyoto Prefecture back onto the base property. The fence had been found to extend approximately 4 square meters beyond the base boundary onto a municipal road.
Two military jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The pilots ejected safely and are in stable condition. The rest of the air show was canceled, and an investigation is underway.
In mid-August 2025, a Russian-US summit took place at a military base near Anchorage, Alaska
The Trump administration is considering extracting oil from beneath US military bases to refill emergency reserves, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
The Trump administration is considering extracting oil from beneath US military bases to refill emergency reserves, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.
"Northern European countries have seen an increase in the number of US military bases and NATO command centers," Nikolay Korchunov stressed
The BBC has been given access to a military base in Iraq where UK and US forces continue to work together during the Iran conflict. Prior to the US-announced ceasefire, up to 28 drones were fired at the base daily. An RAF air specialist described the experience as 'bloody difficult' with 'weapons of destruction going off around you.' Armed Forces Minister Al Carns said British forces have helped move Americans out of harm's way and vice versa, emphasising the relationship remains strong despite sharp differences over the Iran war that have strained transatlantic relations.
BBC gains rare access to an Iraqi military base where UK and US forces operate together amid the Iran-Israel conflict. Prior to the fragile ceasefire announcement, up to 28 drones were fired at the base daily. Despite political tensions between Washington and Westminster over the Iran war, British Armed Forces Minister Al Carns says cooperation remains strong: "We've helped move Americans out of harms way; we've helped protect us and they've helped protect us."
