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Australia Increases Military Training Activities With Philippines

Australia has announced a boost in defense cooperation with the Philippines, unveiling over 20 joint exercise activities during this year's training program.

Clashes Between Somali Army and Regional Forces Kill Five

At least five people were killed after fierce fighting broke out on Tuesday between the Somali army and forces loyal to the semi-autonomous southern Jubaland region, a security official said.

Chinese State Hackers Targeting Microsoft Customers

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft's popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US tech giant warned Tuesday.

Mali Forces, Russian Fighters Killed Dozens of Fulanis: HRW

The Malian army and Russia's Wagner group killed dozens of ethnic Fulani men this year during anti-jihadist operations in the troubled west African nation, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.

Syria Launches Probes Into Extrajudicial Killings in Druze Heartland

Syria said on Tuesday that it had launched investigations into reported extrajudicial killings in the country's Druze heartland, promising to punish perpetrators including any government-affiliated personnel after a week of sectarian bloodshed.

France Tests Maiden Anti-Tank Loitering Munition

France has tested a remote-operated anti-armor loitering munition with a range exceeding 50 kilometers (31 miles).

Romania Plans to Buy Turkish Warship to Protect Black Sea Gas Project

Romania plans to procure an “almost new” Turkish warship to help protect a strategic gas project being developed in the Black Sea.

Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays

The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.

US Space Force to Revamp Six Legacy Ground-Based Radars

The US Space Force plans to digitize six legacy ground-based radars to maintain their missile defense and space surveillance operability amid evolving threats.

US OKs $620M Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System Sale to Bulgaria

The US has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million for a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System.

Swiss Army to Revive Fortress Bunkers for Evolving Battlefield

The Swiss Army plans to convert decommissioned fortress mortar bunkers into reinforced combat hubs designed to withstand heavy attacks in response to the conflict on NATO’s eastern flank.

Turkey Buys Sixth Testbed of Locally-Made Kaan Stealth Fighter

Turkey has procured the sixth prototype of the domestically-built TAI Kaan combat aircraft for critical evaluations.

LA Defense Startup Lands $260M for Massive AI-Enabled Factory Buildout

Los Angeles-based defense startup Hadrian has secured $260 million in funding to grow its AI-enabled manufacturing footprint in Arizona and California.

Turkey Unleashes Laser-Armed ‘Tank’ That Can Fry and Jam Drones Mid-Air

Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid combat vehicle armed with a high-energy laser weapon to detect, jam, and destroy drones on the battlefield.

China’s New Exosuit Puts Drone Operators on the Move

China’s Kestrel Defense is testing a new exoskeleton tailored for soldiers who operate drones and advanced battlefield systems.

New ‘3D Truck’ Uses AI and Lasers to Spot Dangerous Terrain for Troops

A blue hybrid pickup truck equipped with lasers and AI for real-time road surface analysis is hitting the highways of Montana state.