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US Navy Christens New Fleet Replenishment Oiler

The US Navy has christened its latest fleet replenishment oiler vessel, the USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), in San Diego, California.

Russia Says Held Air Defense Training in Moscow Region

The Russian defense ministry said it held a training exercise on repelling air attacks in the Moscow region.

Burkina Faso Asked France Troops to Quit, Diplomatic Note Confirms

Burkina Faso asked France to move its troops out of the country, according to a diplomatic letter from the authorities there to Paris.

US Forces Capture IS Members in Syria Raid

US forces have captured three Islamic State group members during a raid in eastern Syria, the US military's Central Command said.

Ukraine Says ‘Global Indecision Killing More of Our People’

Ukraine blasted the "global indecision" of its allies after Germany stalled on supplying its Leopard tanks to bolster Kyiv's fighting capacity.

Drone Attack Hits US-Led Coalition Base in Syria: US Military

A drone attack hit a US-led coalition base in southern Syria, the US military said, with a war monitor saying it was launched by Iran-backed groups.

Al-Shabaab Attack Kills Seven Somali Soldiers

An Al-Shabaab attack killed seven soldiers at a military camp in a Somali town retaken by the army this week in a major offensive against the jihadist group.

France to Boost Defense Spending by a Third

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced plans to increase France's defense budget by a third for the next seven years.

US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’

The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.

Thales, Sabena to Upgrade French CN-235 Transport Fleet

France has awarded Thales and Sabena technics a contract to modernize the French Air and Space Force’s CN-235 military transport fleet.

Northrop Grumman, Fujitsu, ATT Showcase 5G-Enabled ISR Battle Network

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its latest 5G-powered intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in San Diego.

UN’s Mali Mission ‘Unsustainable’ Without Troop Surge, Says Draft Report

The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is "unsustainable" without more personnel, according to a draft UN report.

Thales Receives Radar Support Contract for UK, Italy, France

The Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation has awarded Thales a contract to support the S1850M radars of the UK, Italy, and France.

Israel to Develop System to Control ‘Dozens of Drones’ Simultaneously

Israel has awarded drone developer XTEND a contract to develop and provide an operating system that enables operators to control dozens of drones simultaneously.

Oshkosh to Deliver Over 400 Medium Tactical Vehicles to US Army

The US Army has contracted Oshkosh Defense to deliver over 400 of its medium tactical vehicles for $141 million.

Sri Lanka to Reduce Military Size by a Third

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has announced plans to reduce its number of military personnel by a third starting next year.