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Japan Calls Out Russia Over Alleged Airspace Violation

Following an alleged violation of its airspace near Hokkaido by a Russian civilian aircraft, Japan issued a diplomatic protest to Russia in the hope of preventing future such incidents.

US Missile Defense, Boeing Demonstrate Missile Interceptor

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Boeing have announced the successful demonstration of an advanced interceptor capability for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system.

NAVCENT Launches Unmanned Systems Integration Task Force

The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) launched Task Force 59, a group that will focus on integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence within the 5th Fleet's area of operations.

Gunmen Free 240 Inmates From Nigerian Prison

Heavily armed gunmen stormed a jail in Nigeria's central Kogi state, freeing scores of inmates. 

US Army, Allies Kick Off Saber Junction 21 Exercises

The US Army’s annual Saber Junction 21 exercise officially kicked off with live-fire artillery on Thursday. Exercise activities will run until September 24.

British Royal Navy Welcomes HMS Portland Back at Devonport

The British Royal Navy welcomed the HMS Portland back into service with a ceremony at Devonport on Thursday after the frigate underwent extensive refurbishment and upgrades.

At Least Three Gendarmes Killed in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least three gendarmes in eastern Burkina Faso and several more officers are missing.

North Korea Test-Fires New ‘Long-Range Cruise Missile’: KCNA

North Korea test-fired a new "long-range cruise missile", with the United States saying the nuclear-armed country was threatening its neighbors and beyond.

BAE Systems to Develop Friend-or-Foe Technology for E-2D Hawkeye

The US Navy announced the award of a contract to BAE Systems for the development of Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) technology for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.

Norway Acquires 4,000 FN Minimi Light Machine Guns

The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to FN Herstal for the production and delivery of up to 4,000 light machine guns.

Russia, Belarus Start Joint Military Drills

Russia and Belarus kickstarted massive joint military drills on the EU's border.

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates In-Flight Technology for Contested Space

Defense company Northrop Grumman announced the completion of a new data link technology demonstration to connect a fleet of aircraft in contested airspace.

South Korea Announces Stealth Drone Technology Breakthrough

South Korea's Agency for Defense Development has announced the development of stealth technology for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Russia Says Two Militants Killed in Anti-Terror Raid

Russia said its counter-terror forces had killed two militants and discovered a cache of weapons during a raid in the volatile region of Dagestan.

UN Chief Calls for ‘Dialogue’ With the Taliban, Fears for the Sahel

UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed fears that the hardline Islamists' return to power in Afghanistan could embolden jihadists in the Sahel.

Pentagon Test-Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Unmanned Vessel 

The US Department of Defense announced a missile launch from the unmanned surface vessel Ranger in a milestone test.