Defence
4 LAS News stories tagged “Defence”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Major General Julius Osifo takes charge of Nigeria’s Military Pensions Board, vows faster benefit payouts
Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo was installed as chairman of the Military Pensions Board on 21 October 2026, promising to streamline pensions, gratuities and death benefits for retired soldiers and families of the fallen through technology and staff training.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 06:16 WAT · 3 sources
UK sends RAF Typhoon jets, advisers and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia for defensive support against Houthi attacks
Britain will deploy Typhoon fighter jets, an A400M transport plane and military advisers to Saudi Arabia to protect cities and infrastructure from Houthi missile and drone strikes, operating solely in a defensive capacity.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 10 sources
EU commits €20 million to bolster Nigeria’s armed forces amid security challenges
The European Union will deliver €20 million in defence assistance to Nigeria under the European Peace Facility, with a technical team set to visit in November to finalise implementation, officials said on 17 October 2026.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 2 sources
UK Prime Minister Burnham to Host Zelenskyy at Downing Street, Reaffirming Long‑Term Support
Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at No 10 on Wednesday, signalling continued British backing for Kyiv amid recent tensions involving Donald Trump’s diesel agreement with Russia, according to UK media reports.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources