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US Strikes Over 70 IS Targets in Syria After Attack on Troops

US forces struck more than 70 Islamic State group targets in Syria on Friday in what President Donald Trump described as "very serious retaliation" for an attack that killed three Americans last weekend.

Trump Doesn’t Rule Out War With Venezuela

US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of war with Venezuela, as his top diplomat Marco Rubio vowed Friday to enforce a blockade on the country's oil wealth.

Moscow Intent on Pressing on in Ukraine: Putin

Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday said the ball was in the court of the West and Kyiv in talks to end the war in Ukraine, while hailing Moscow's recent battlefield gains and threatening more.

Seven Colombian Soldiers Killed in Guerrilla Attack: Army

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group attacked a military base near Venezuela with drones and explosives, killing seven soldiers and wounding 30, the army said Friday.

Kyiv Says Struck Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Mediterranean With Drones

Ukraine said Friday it had hit a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker with aerial drones in neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea, its first strike there in the nearly four-year war.

US Navy Procures Textron Drone Boat for AUKUS Trials

The US Navy has purchased an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems for testing under AUKUS, a trilateral partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US.

Thales Taps Indian Firm for Rafale AESA Radar Components

Thales has contracted SFO Technologies to manufacture wired structures for the Indian Rafale. RBE2 active electronically scanned array radar.

US Army Receives More LOCUST Laser Weapons From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has delivered two additional LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army as part of the service’s Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser initiative.

Finnish Firms to Produce Military Vehicles at Luxury, Sports Car Plant

Finnish firms Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have signed a teaming agreement to utilize the latter’s Uusikaupunki factory in support of Helsinki’s effort to expand military vehicle production.

Denmark Procures Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System for $117M

Kongsberg has signed a contract with Denmark for the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System. 

General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US Navy

The US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat.

Germany Buys 800+ CAVS Systems From Patria in $2.3B Deal

Germany has signed contracts worth more than $2.3 billion with Finnish vehicle developer Patria for the purchase of 876 Common Armored Vehicle Systems.

Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability

Poland has confirmed the full operational capability of its WISLA air defense system, modernizing the NATO member’s capability against evolving aircraft and missile threats.

Finland Approves Major AMRAAM Purchase for Incoming F-35 Fleet

The Finnish government has approved the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from the US.

Lockheed’s Extended-Range GMLRS Breaks 100-Km in Live-Fire Test

ER-GMLRS is Lockheed Martin’s extended-range rocket, completing a 112-kilometer live-fire test from HIMARS, validating Alternative Warhead performance, and doubling GMLRS range to 150 kilometers.

Indian Navy Commissions First Indigenous Diving Support Craft

The Indian Navy has commissioned its first domestically built diving support craft, strengthening underwater operational capabilities.