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Russia Developing Unmanned Urban Combat Vehicles 

Russian defense manufacturer Uralvagonzavod is developing a range of unmanned urban combat vehicles, state media reported.

11 Dead in Fresh Violence in Eastern Dr Congo

At least 11 people were killed by an armed group in eastern DR Congo, bringing the troubled region's death toll to at least 70 since the start of the week.

US Offers $7 Million for AQIM Leader Abu Ubaydah Yusuf al-Anabi

The US State Department posted a $7 million reward for information leading to the location or identification of Abu Ubaydah Yusuf al-Anabi, the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Sudan Says Reviewing Naval Base Deal With Russia

Sudan is reviewing a deal its ousted strongman negotiated with Russia allowing construction of a naval base after some clauses were found to be "somewhat harmful," a top military official has said.

US Army Developing Enhanced Aircraft Sensors

US Army researchers are working on next-generation sensor technology that enhances aircraft scanning and detection capabilities.

Germany Rejects Ukraine Weapons Request

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his country has rejected a request by Ukraine to acquire military weapons amid continuing tension with Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.

Iran Interested in Russian Weapons Systems: Moscow Official

Iran is interested in purchasing a range of Russian weapons systems, the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation revealed Tuesday.

Israel Says Destroys Syrian Army Post in Golan

The Israeli army destroyed a Syrian regime observation post in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the third such operation in a year, a spokesman said.

Russian Mi-28NM Helicopter to Carry Cruise Missiles

A Russian attack helicopter currently under production, the Mi-28NM, will be equipped with cruise missiles, state media reported.

US Denies Military Exercises in Morocco Will Extend to W.Sahara

The US military denied a tweet by Morocco's prime minister that US-led African military exercises this month would take place in the disputed region of Western Sahara.

China Says Military Flight off Malaysia Was ‘Routine Training’

China said Wednesday a flight by 16 military aircraft over hotly contested waters off Malaysia was routine training, after the Southeast Asian nation accused Beijing of breaching its sovereignty. 

US Army Seeks to Convert 155mm Artillery Shells Into Smart Munitions

The US Army has ordered Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC to provide precision guidance kits to transform its conventional 155-millimeter artillery shells into GPS-guided smart munitions.

Royal Navy Trials Maiden AI-Based Air Defense System 

The Royal Navy has deployed an artificial intelligence-based air defense system for the first time in a sea exercise to counter live missiles off the coast of Scotland.

Australia to Develop Its Own Guided Missiles

Australia will invest $761 million to design and manufacture its own guided missiles to become less reliant on imports from the US and Europe.

Taiwan’s Ship-Launched Air Defense Missile Ready for Deployment

The ship-launched Sea Sword II air defense missile is ready for deployment after testing and evaluation by the Republic of China Navy.

Israel Says Military Exports Hit $8.3 BN in 2020

Israeli military exports reached $8.3 billion in 2020, buoyed by a 15 percent spike in the number of agreements signed compared with the previous year, the government announced Tuesday.