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US Navy Procures 26 More TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ Helicopters for $110M

The US Navy has ordered 26 additional TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ helicopters from Leonardo as part of a $110-million agreement.

Russia Preparing for New Invasion in Northern Ukraine: Report

Russia is preparing to launch a new invasion in northern Ukraine as the war nears its first anniversary, the Institute for the Study of War reported.

Seoul Military Apologizes for Not Downing North Korea Drones

South Korea's military apologized for failing to shoot down five North Korean drones that crossed their shared border.

Lockheed Martin Bags $1.05B Contract to Advance F-35 Production

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.05-billion contract to advance the production of its F-35 fighter jets for the US armed forces.

US Marines’ CH-53K King Stallion Cleared for Full-Rate Production

The US Marine Corps has given the green light for its new CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to enter full-rate production.

USAF Signs Heritage Protection Agreement for Sentinel Program

The US Air Force has signed an agreement to support the Sentinel program’s compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.

Norwegian Navy to Receive More Naval Strike Missiles

Norway has ordered additional Kongsberg fifth-generation naval strike missiles for the Royal Norwegian Navy.

Canadian CH-149 Cormorant Fleet to Receive Mid-Life Upgrades

Canada has contracted CAE and Leonardo UK to provide mid-life upgrades for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet.

US Navy Completes Mine Response Drills

The US Navy recently completed a live mine response exercise to enhance its explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.

Ten Dead After Bus Hit Mine in Burkina Faso: Governor

Ten passengers riding a bus died when their vehicle struck a mine in eastern Burkina Faso, the regional governor said.

Deadly IS Assault Targeting Syria Prison ‘Thwarted:’ Kurdish Forces

Islamic State militants in Syria launched an attack targeting a prison holding fellow jihadists in a clash that killed six Kurdish fighters.

Taiwan to Extend Mandatory Military Service Over China Threat: Reports

Taiwan is expected to extend mandatory military service from four months to one year, citing the threat from an increasingly hostile China.

Serbia Troops on ‘Highest Level’ of Alert in Latest Kosovo Tensions

The Serbian military is on "the highest level" of alert due to increasingly strained relations with Kosovo, Serbian defense minister said.

Six Pro-Turkish Fighters Killed in Syria Clashes

Six Syrian fighters from a pro-Turkish group died in clashes with regime troops that still raged Monday in northwest Syria.

Albania Orders Three Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drones From Turkey

The Albanian government has inked a deal with Turkish defense firm Baykar to acquire three TB2 combat drones.

Turkish Drone Hits Target Using New Guidance Kit in Test Launch

Turkish defense firms have completed the test firing of a new indigenous precision guidance kit aboard the Bayraktar Akinci drone.