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Israel Conducts First Lebanon Strikes in Seven Years: Military

The Israeli air force carried out its first air strikes on neighboring Lebanon in seven years following a second day of rocket fire across the border.

115 Killed in Military Crackdown in Nigeria: Amnesty

Amnesty International accused Nigerian security forces of using excessive force and killing at least 115 people in a crackdown on separatist agitators in the country's restive southeast.

US National Guard Soldiers Train With New Compact Sniper Rifle

A group of Virginia and Kentucky Army National Guard soldiers recently trained with their new M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifles.

SEALs Had ‘Character and Ethics’ Issues: Navy Admiral

The US Navy’s elite SEALs warfighting unit had a problem with “character and ethics,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday admitted.

India Likely to Sign $670 Million Heron Drone Upgrade Contract: Report 

Indian representatives have reportedly wrapped up price negotiations for a contract to upgrade and arm the country’s fleet of Heron drones.

US Army Developing System to Enable Soldier-Robot Dialogue

US Army researchers are developing an algorithm-based learning system to enable robots to communicate with soldiers during operations.

Emerging Tech to Change War, General Urges US to Be Ready

The rise of new technologies is changing the fundamentals of warfare. If America doesn’t keep up, it may suffer heavily in the next major conflict, Mark Milley warned.

Rocket Fire From Lebanon Prompts Israeli Shelling: Army

Rocket fire from Lebanon hit northern Israel prompting retaliatory shelling.

USAF Tests Directed Energy Weapon in Wind Tunnel

The US Air Force wants to add directed-energy weapons to its fighters and has conducted a wind tunnel test to assess how changing airflows influence a DE system’s beam quality and effectiveness.

Taliban Claim Kabul Bombing as Afghan Forces Defend Besieged Cities

The Taliban claimed responsibility for a huge bomb attack in Kabul targeting the defense minister.

‘Potential Hijack’ of Ship off UAE Coast Has Ended: UK Maritime Security Agency

An incident where a ship may have been hijacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has ended and the vessel is safe, a UK maritime security agency said on Wednesday.

Russia Developing Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile: Official

Russia is developing a long-range hypersonic missile for its aerospace force, a senior military official has revealed.

US Military to Conduct Clinical Trial of Anti-Aging Pill Next Year

The US Special Operations Forces Command plans to conduct clinical trials of an oral anti-aging drug next year.

USAF Research Lab Seeks ‘Hammer’ for THOR Drone Killer

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for partners to develop a counter electronics weapon system to strengthen defenses against drone attacks.

Naval Ops Chief Calls Out Defense Industry ‘Lobbying’

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday called out defense companies for their lobbying and slow bureaucracy.

Indian ‘Bridges of Friendship’ Fleet to Drill in South China Sea, Pacific

The Indian Navy Fleet will deploy four of its warships to the South China Sea and the Western Pacific in an assignment that will run for two months.