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16 Killed in Attack in DR Congo’s Restive East: Army

At least 16 people were killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict-plagued east, believed to be the work of armed Islamists.

US Navy Tests Upgraded Extended Range Anti-Radiation Missile

The US Navy has live-tested an AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) for the first time.

US Navy, Marines to Conduct Biggest Exercise in 40 Years

The US Navy and Marines are beginning their largest amphibious exercise in 40 years, spanning 17 time zones.

Human Rights Watch Calls for Global Treaty on ‘Killer Robots’

Human Rights Watch urged governments to negotiate a treaty that sets standards for meaningful human control over lethal autonomous weapons.

US Vows ‘Collective Response’ on Tanker Attack as Iran Warns

The United States promised to lead a "collective response" against Iran in retaliation for a deadly attack on an Israeli-linked tanker.

Afghan Fighting Rages as US and UK Accuse Taliban of Massacring Civilians

The United States and Britain accused the Taliban of atrocities that may amount to "war crimes" in the town of Spin Boldak.

US Air Force Hypersonic Booster Rocket Fails to Ignite During Trial

A US Air Force hypersonic booster rocket failed to ignite when tested for the second time at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

US Army Tests New Paratrooper Flotation Device

Several elite US soldiers have participated in the final trial of a new device designed to save the lives of paratroopers landing in water.

German Frigate Deploys on Indo-Pacific Mission

Germany dispatched a frigate to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time in almost 20 years, a move that could put strain on the relationship with China. 

US Navy Tests Upgraded MQ-4C Triton Drone

The US Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle with newly upgraded hardware and software.

F-16 System Receives Maiden In-Flight Software Update

The US Air Force installed an in-flight software update for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s Electronic Warfare System for the first time.

Washington’s Balancing Act With Tigray

Failing to act on the civil war in Ethiopia's Tigray would question Washington’s commitment to universal human rights and directly affect American economic and security interests.

15 Soldiers Killed, Six Missing in Niger Attack: Ministry

Fifteen soldiers have been killed and six more are missing after a "terrorist" attack in southwest Niger.

Egypt Army Says 89 Insurgents Killed in Restive Sinai

Egypt's military killed 89 suspected insurgents in operations in North Sinai where an affiliate of the Islamic State group has been active for nearly a decade.

Afghan Forces Bomb Taliban Fighters to Repel Assaults on Key Cities

Afghan forces fought fierce street battles and bombed Taliban positions while insurgents swarmed major cities as they stepped up their nationwide offensive.

Australia Researching Use of Parasites Against Bio-Weapons

Two researchers from Australia have begun studying if parasitic worms can be used to protect soldiers from chemical and bio weapons.