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Lea esta entrevista exclusiva que el ministro de Defensa de Guatemala, el General de División Henry Sáenz Ramos, concedió a , una publicación de .

Guatemala redefine su estrategia de defensa: de corredor del narcotráfico a actor clave en la seguridad hemisférica Guatemala se consolida como un actor estratégico en la defensa regional, liderando con determinación la respuesta frente a la expansión del crimen organizado transnacional y las crecientes amenazas a la seguridad hemisférica.

As strategic competition with Russia and the Chinese Communist Party escalates in the High North, a new report urges NATO to rapidly deploy polar-hardened drones to secure the Arctic. Read how these autonomous force multipliers and a strategy of "deterrence by detection" are becoming indispensable for the alliance's future defense.

Report recommends large Arctic drone presence for NATO - The Watch Polar-hardened drones that can operate in all domains are indispensable for NATO’s future Arctic deterrence, according to a report from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). A fleet of airborne and maritime uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS) designed to operate in the region’s extreme e...

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In a powerful display of collective deterrence, the U.S. military joined over 30,000 troops from 14 NATO countries in major Arctic exercises to test rapid deployment and combat readiness in extreme cold.

U.S., NATO allies train across Arctic to test readiness, integrated forces - The Watch The United States military trained with NATO allies in two Arctic exercises in March 2026, practicing complex troop and equipment maneuvers in frigid conditions to test their capacity to defend the increasingly contested region. NATO’s Cold Response exercise, which took place in Finland, Norway an...

The Mexican Navy successfully intercepted a smuggling vessel carrying over 265 kilograms of co***ne off the coast of Michoacán, dealing a $3.25 million blow to transnational criminal organizations.

Mexican Navy seizes boat with 265 kilograms of co***ne - The Watch In a maritime operation that began in the Pacific Ocean off Michoacán state, Mexico, agents of the Secretariat of the Navy (MARINA), in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, seized a vessel loaded with about 265 kilograms of co**in...

Norway has unveiled an $11.8 billion boost to its defense budget to rapidly expand its naval capabilities and Arctic military presence. Read how this accelerated spending plan will fast-track the deployment of new submarines, frigates, and the strategic Finnmark Brigade to deter Russian aggression along 's northern flank.

Norway boosts defense budget, strengthens control in border region - The Watch Norway has unveiled a plan to spend an additional $11.8 billion on its military over the next decade “to ensure the effective development of our defense capabilities in these more dangerous times,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on March 27, 2026. The increase puts the country on track to...

Man who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with ‘El Mencho’ pleads guilty - The Watch A California man who co-founded one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent drug cartels pleaded guilty in April 2026 in the United States to a federal narcotics conspiracy charge. Erick Valencia Salazar formed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as...

“To President Putin, I say, we see you. We see your activity over our cables and our ​pipelines, and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.” — U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey

U.K., Norway disrupt Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables - The Watch The United Kingdom and Norway led a weekslong military operation to foil a Russian plot to survey undersea cables in the North Atlantic, U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey said on April 9, 2026, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of using the distraction of Middle East conflict to escalate it...

Spurred by rising security threats and the enlistment of their own royal family members, the Netherlands is experiencing a massive surge in military reservist applications. Click to read how nations across Europe are rapidly expanding and modernizing their armed forces in response to a more volatile global landscape.

Royals boost ranks of Dutch military volunteers as Europe ramps up troop numbers - The Watch Their faces daubed with camouflage, the troops emerge almost silently from a forest with C**t C7 rifles slung across their chests. They scan their surroundings for potential threats. The Soldiers are members of the 10th Infantry Battalion Guard Security Corps National Reserve on a weekend exercise t...

For the second straight year, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. The CAF enrolled 7,310 new members in fiscal year 2025-26, topping its target of 6,957 and marking the most annual enrollments in more than three decades.

Canadian military reaches highest recruitment in 30 years - The Watch For the second straight year, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. The CAF enrolled 7,310 new members in fiscal year 2025-26, topping its target of 6,957 and marking the most annual enrollments in more than three decades. Building on that progress, the C...

The Royal Danish Navy came to the aid of a U.S. submariner who fell seriously ill ahead of a multinational military exercise. The medical transport demonstrated the close collaboration between the allied nations, which jointly defend Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. 🇩🇰🇬🇱🇺🇸

Royal Danish Navy responds to U.S. submariner in peril - The Watch The Royal Danish Navy came to the aid of a United States submariner who was experiencing a serious health condition during preparations for an Arctic military exercise. The medical transport demonstrated the close collaboration between the allied nations, which jointly defend Greenland, a semi-auton...