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China Developing Laser to Improve Hypersonic Missile, Aircraft Speed

A team of laser experts in China is developing a device to further increase the speed of hypersonic missiles and military aircraft.

7 Soldiers, 15 Islamist Rebels Killed in DR Congo Clashes

Seven soldiers and 15 members of a notorious armed Islamist group have died in three days of clashes in northeastern DR Congo.

Turkey Delivers Bayraktar TB2 Drone to Ukrainian Navy

The Ukrainian Navy has received its first Bayraktar TB2 drone from Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar, the Ukraine Ministry of Defense reported recently.

US Army Selects Five Firms for Bradley Replacement

The US Army has awarded contracts to five firms for the concept design phase for the replacement of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

Russia Building Upgraded Nuclear-Resistant ‘Doomsday’ Planes

Russia has begun building a replacement for its nuclear-resistant airborne command center, state media reported.

HRW Accuses Israel, Hamas of ‘Apparent War Crimes’ in Gaza Conflict

Human Rights Watch said both Israel and Hamas "apparently" committed "war crimes" during a May conflict, calling for the incidents to be probed as part of ongoing international investigations. 

Niger Says 14 Killed in Attack Near Mali Border

Armed men on motorbikes killed 14 civilians in an attack on a village in western Niger, near the restive border with Mali.

$3.5 Billion in Military Contracts Awarded at MAKS-2021 Air Show

A total of $3.59 billion in contracts were awarded to various aerospace and defense companies that attended MAKS 2021 in Russia.

AeroVironment to Provide Puma 3 AE, Raven Systems to USAF

AeroVironment has secured two orders from the US Air Force for Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems and spares packages, as well as Raven UAS spares packages.

Biden to Meet Iraq PM, Announce ‘New Phase’ of US Deployment

President Joe Biden is expected to launch a "new phase" of US military presence in Iraq, ending combat operations but stopping short of full withdrawal.

Report: 2 in 3 Females in UK Military Suffer Abuse, Sexual Harassment

Two out of three female military personnel in the UK have experienced some form of abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, or discrimination throughout their careers, a UK Parliament Defence Committee report revealed.

Russia Looking to Develop Drones With One-Ton Carrying Capacity

Russia is hoping to develop drones capable of carrying payloads of up to one ton.

UN Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Afghan Civilian Deaths From Taliban Offensives

The United Nations warned that Afghanistan could see the highest number of civilian deaths in more than a decade if the Taliban's offensives across the country are not halted.

New Combat System Upgrade for Indian ‘Tabar’ Guided-Missile Frigate

The Indian Navy has made several upgrades to its “Tabar” guided-missile frigate as seen in photos during deployments in the Mediterranean and Europe.

Mozambique Welcomes Foreign Soldiers to Fight Insurgency

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi expressed his gratitude to African countries sending troops to help fight insurgents in the north of the country.

Nigerian Bandits Release 28 Kidnapped Students

Gunmen who seized 121 students at a high school in northwestern Nigeria in early July have released 28 of them.