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Nine Killed, 23 Injured in Nigerian Air Strike

An emergency official in northeast Nigeria said nine people were killed and 23 others injured in an air strike that reportedly hit civilians.

Russia to Retain Superiority in Hypersonic Weapons: Deputy PM

Russia is looking to stay ahead of the West in hypersonic weapons, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov.

Northrop Grumman Unveils Autonomous ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

Northrop Grumman’s Scaled Composites has unveiled a low-cost model of an optionally crewed aircraft designed to fly alongside manned aircraft in a “loyal wingman” role.

Victorious, Taliban Face Fierce New Test in Afghanistan

The Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin.

US Approves $500M Helicopter Maintenance Deal for Saudis

The US State Department announced the approval of a maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.

Leonardo Contracts UK Firm for Tempest Flight Test Aircraft

Italian aerospace firm Leonardo has contracted UK-based 2Excel Aviation for the Tempest flight test aircraft program, involving a commercial airliner overhauled into a flying laboratory.

BAE Systems Unveils New CV90 D-Series Turret

BAE Systems unveiled its latest CV90 combat vehicle featuring the new D-series turret at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London.

British Engineers to Build All-Electric ‘Heavy-Lift’ Drone

Defense companies BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have revealed plans to develop an all-electric, “heavy-lift” drone that will provide cost-effective and sustainable rapid response for military and civilian use.

USAF Developing Amphibious C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

The US Air Force is developing an amphibious version of the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft for improved seaborne operations capacity.

At Least 50 Killed in Yemen Clashes: Military Sources

At least 50 rebels and pro-government troops, including a high-ranking officer, have been killed in clashes in Yemen's central province of Al-Bayda.

Royal Navy Assists Caribbean Islanders Following Volcano Eruption

A group of Naval aviators from the RFA Wave Knights extended help in rebuilding a science station located at the rim of the La Soufrière volcano in the Caribbean.

Italy Joins UK Next-Generation Eurofighter Radar Development

Italian aerospace firm Leonardo has joined British BAE Systems to develop the new European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) radar for the Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Australia to Get Nuclear Subs in New US, British Partnership

Canberra will receive a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles as part of its new military alliance with the US and Britain.

French Forces Kill IS Sahel Jihadist Leader Wanted by US

The head of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara wanted for deadly attacks on US soldiers has been killed in an operation by French troops.

Afrin’s Syrian Kurds Continue to Pay Price of Turkey’s Occupation

Throughout Syria's Turkish-occupied territories, a cycle of violence has become common as Turkish-backed opposition groups are turning to exploiting citizens, particularly Syrian Kurds and Yazidis.

Pentagon Awards $30.5M Contract for Italian AF UAV Upgrade

The Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $30.5 million contract to upgrade the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9A Predator B combat drones.