US veterans are lobbying for passage of a bill called the PACT Act so that the Department of Veterans Affairs will recognize illnesses stemming from exposure to burn pits.
Australia will boost its defense force personnel by some 30 percent by 2040, the prime minister announced, describing it as the largest military build-up in peace time.
Europe’s Future Combat Air System fighter jet program has suffered a setback as the two main contractors have failed to reach an agreement on its development.