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Russia Conducts Submarine Test of Bulava ICBM

The Russian Defense Ministry said it successfully launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the submarine Knyaz Oleg.

US Marines Officially Acquire MQ-9A Reaper Drones

The US Marine Corps has officially taken ownership of two previously-leased MQ-9A Reapers expected to bolster its expeditionary program.

China Develops Anti-Satellite Weapon

A group of Chinese scientists has developed a device capable of putting explosives into a satellite’s exhaust nozzle.

Mali Govt. Denies Approving Jihadist Negotiations

Mali's government has denied that it plans to negotiate with jihadists, walking back an earlier statement from its religion ministry.

US Army Soldiers Deploy Robotic Vehicle in Simulated Battle

The US Army deployed a Robotic Combat Vehicle surrogate for the first time in a simulated battle last month.

Biden Says US Would Defend Taiwan Against China Invasion

President Joe Biden said the United States would defend Taiwan if the island were attacked by China.

US Conducts ‘Successful’ Test of Hypersonic Missile Technology

The United States successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, a new weapons system that is already being deployed by China and Russia.

Austrian Company Unveils ‘AK-47-Proof’ Helmet

Austrian helmet manufacturer Ulbrichts has unveiled its latest rifle helmet, claiming that it shields against Kalashnikov and AR-15 rounds.

South Korea Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Cargo Drone

South Korean aerospace firm LIG Nex1 introduced its new heavy-lift drone concept, capable of carrying 200 kilograms.

Global Hawk Drones Repurposed for Hypersonic Missile Tests

Northrop Grumman will repurpose four decommissioned RQ-4 Global Hawk drones into Range Hawk surveillance platforms to assist US armed forces during hypersonic missile testing.

China Demonstrates ‘World’s Most Powerful’ Solid Rocket Engine

China has demonstrated a new domestically-developed solid rocket engine designed to improve the capabilities of the country’s solid propellant rockets.

USAF Awards BAE Platform-Agnostic Airborne Sensor Contract

The US Air Force has contracted the BAE Systems-Sierra Nevada Corporation team for a futuristic airborne signals intelligence sensor prototype.

Pentagon Needs More Electrical Power to Protect Forces: Panel

A panel of security experts said the expansion of US military forces around the world requires more electrical power to protect against “long-range” attacks, noting that the Pentagon needs to find alternative means of power distribution.

Rare Jihadist Kidnapping in Southern Mali: Security Sources

Presumed jihadists have kidnapped five civilians in southern Mali, a rare abduction in an area that has been largely spared the violence.

Explosions at Syria Base Used by US-Led Coalition Forces: Monitor

Several blasts were heard from the Al-Tanf base used by the US-led coalition near Syria's borders with Iraq and Jordan.

Russia and Iran to Hold Military Cooperation Meeting in Tehran

Iran’s military chief has announced that a joint Russian-Iranian meeting on military-technical cooperation will take place in Tehran in three months.