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US NatSec Advisor Says US ‘Ready Either Way’ in Ukraine Standoff

The US will lay out its planned "next steps" in the tense standoff with Russia after intense diplomacy failed to ease the threat of a new conflict over Ukraine, a senior official sai.

Philippines to Buy 32 New Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippines will buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters for more than $620 million in the latest big-ticket purchase to upgrade the country's aging military capability. 

Hungary to Upgrade Gripen Fighters

Hungary has concluded negotiations with Sweden to modernize the Gripen combat jets used by the Hungarian Air Force.

Taiwan Seeks Additional Patriot Missiles From US

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense plans to procure additional Patriot III missiles from the US to beef up its air defense capabilities.

At Least 108 Civilians Killed This Year in Tigray Airstrikes: UN

At least 108 civilians have been killed this month in a series of airstrikes in the war-torn northern Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Malaysia to Receive MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

Malaysia will receive six 530G light scout attack helicopters from MD Helicopters by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

Iran Tests Solid-Fuel Satellite Carrier Rocket

Iran's Revolutionary Guards tested a solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket, state media reported.

Fincantieri Begins Production of Italy’s Next-Gen Submarine

Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri has announced the start of production of the U212 next-generation submarine.

US Says Only ‘A Few Weeks Left’ to Save Iran Nuclear Deal

There are only "a few weeks left" to save the Iran nuclear deal, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Blinken Says N.Korea Launches May Be Seeking Attention

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that North Korea may be seeking attention with its missile launches, which he said were "destabilizing."

Deadly Blasts Rock Turkish-Controlled Areas in Syria

At least two people were killed and several others wounded in three separate blasts in Turkish-held areas of northern Syria.

Rocket Attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone Wounds 3, Including Children

Three people including two children were wounded in rocket attacks on Baghdad's Green Zone, with one hitting a school and two smashing into the US embassy grounds.

Boeing Unveils ‘Evolved’ Hypersonic Aircraft Model

Boeing unveiled a “reusable hypersonic” aircraft model at the AIAA SciTech aerospace forum in San Diego last week.

Pakistan Submarines to Get Turkish Torpedo Countermeasure

Turkish defense manufacturer Aselsan has completed factory acceptance tests of the Zargana Torpedo Countermeasure System for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B-class submarines.

Turkey to Begin Mass Production of Hurjet Light Attack Jet

Turkey is reportedly moving forward with the first phase of mass production of the Hurjet light attack aircraft.

Rafael Completes Developing Third-Gen Reconnaissance System

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has completed the development of its third-generation reconnaissance system, RecceLite XR.