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Commemoration Ceremony For The 107Th Anniversary Of The 1918 Armistice - Paris

Georges SALINAS, former Inspector General of the National Police Force, Head of the Security Group of the Presidency of the Republic speaks with Thierry Burkhard Former Chief of the Defence Staff. Commemoration ceremony for the 107th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France. Tuesday, 11 November 2025. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bush and Cheney Meeting at the Pentagon

United States President-elect George W. Bush and US Vice President-elect Dick Cheney talk to reporters before their meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army, and US Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in the Tank in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on January 10, 2001. Bush, Cheney and members of their National Security team met with Cohen and Shelton and received a briefing from the Joint Chiefs. The Tank is the secure conference room of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mandatory Photo by Mamie M. Burke / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump speaks at roundtable with Homeland Security Task Force

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard speaks with President Donald Trump at a meeting of the Homeland Security Task Force in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 23 October 2025. Trump spoke about his administration’s attempts to thwart drug trafficking. EPA/WILL OLIVER/POOL

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President Trump speaks at roundtable with Homeland Security Task Force

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard waits for US President Donald Trump to speak during a roundtable with the Homeland Security Task Force in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 23 October 2025. Trump spoke about his administration’s attempts to thwart drug trafficking. EPA/WILL OLIVER/POOL

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President Trump speaks at roundtable with Homeland Security Task Force

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard waits for US President Donald Trump to speak during a roundtable with the Homeland Security Task Force in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 23 October 2025. Trump spoke about his administration’s attempts to thwart drug trafficking. EPA/WILL OLIVER/POOL

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US: United Launch Alliance Launches Vulcan Rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

United Launch Alliance successfully launched its first operational Vulcan rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, August 12, at 8:56 p.m. EDT. The rocket carried two military satellites into space as part of its first flight for the U.S. Space Force. This video shows the dim light as the rocket flew over Ontario, Canada.

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New Japan-Philippines defense pact

(From L) Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo pose for a photo after the two countries exchanged notes in Manila on Aug. 12, 2025, ahead of the coming into force in September of the Reciprocal Access Agreement, aimed at enhancing bilateral defense and security cooperation.

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New Japan-Philippines defense pact

(From L) Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo pose for a photo after the two countries exchanged notes in Manila on Aug. 12, 2025, ahead of the coming into force in September of the Reciprocal Access Agreement, aimed at enhancing bilateral defense and security cooperation.

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Hong Kong National Security Law

People walk past a sign in Hong Kong marking the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Hong Kong National Security Law on June 27, 2025.

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Hong Kong National Security Law

A man walks past a sign in Hong Kong marking the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Hong Kong National Security Law on June 27, 2025.

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Hong Kong National Security Law

A man walks past a sign in Hong Kong marking the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Hong Kong National Security Law on June 27, 2025.

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron France's Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard and Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Jerome Bellanger visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Jerome Bellanger, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

France's Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Jerome Bellanger, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

France's Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Jerome Bellanger, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

France's Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (Armee de l'air et de l'espace) Jerome Bellanger, and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's new minister of defense Pedro Sanchez (CL) and Colombian president Gustavo Petro (CR) march with the military joint chiefs of staff during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

A Colombian army soldier runs the field during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Military officials from the Navy and Colombian air force take part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

A composite panorama shows the training field of the Jose Maria Cordova Cadets Military School in Bogota, Colombia during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's new minister of defense Pedro Sanchez takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's transit police take part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro (L) and Minister of defense Pedro Sanchez (R) ride a military hummer during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's military forces commander Admiral Francisco Cubides takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro (L) swears in retired general Pedro Sanchez (R) as new minister of defense during the troops recognition ceremony on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's new minister of defense Pedro Sanchez takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombia's military forces commander Admiral Francisco Cubides takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Government of Colombia Sets Retired Air force General Pedro Sanchez as Minister of Defense

Cadets carry the Colombian flag during the inauguration as new minister of defense on march 11, 2025 at the Jose Maria Cordova military cadets school in Bogota, Colombia. Sanchez is the retired general in the last 30 years to become defense minister. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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