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European Defence Agency Launches Project for Aircraft Battery Monitoring

The European Defence Agency launched a project to develop advanced battery monitoring systems for hybrid-electric aircraft and drones.

Philippine Coast Guard Slams ‘Dangerous’ China Helicopter Maneuvers

The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" maneuvers by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three meters (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.

Lockheed Precision Strike Missile Aces Flight Test

In another production qualification trial, the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed a flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

US-Russia Talks Begin in Saudi, No Seat for Ukraine

Top US and Russian diplomats were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting their countries' fractured relations and making a tentative start on trying to end the Ukraine war.

Fishing Trawlers, Not Sabotage, Behind Most Undersea Cable Damage: UN

Much has been written about suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, but the UN says fishing trawlers are causing the most damage by far, rather than spies.

Deadline for Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Expires

A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations.

DR Congo Denounces UN ‘Inaction’ Over M23 Capture of Bukavu

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday criticized the "inaction" of the UN Security Council in the wake of the M23 armed group seizing the city of Bukavu, according to a letter seen by AFP.

Russia Says No Point in Inviting Europeans to Ukraine Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he saw no reason for Europeans to take part in Ukraine truce talks, accusing them of wanting to "continue war" in Ukraine.

Slovenia Sets Path for Patria Armored Vehicle Procurement

Slovenia and Finland have signed a letter of intent outlining the procurement of Patria 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicles for Slovenia's military.

US Says Strike in Syria Killed Al-Qaeda Affiliate Official

The US military said it killed a member of an Al-Qaeda affiliate organization in a precision airstrike in Syria.

Europe’s Security Is at ‘Turning Point’: EU Chief

Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Von Der Leyen said as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.

Nigeria Air Force Kills 6 Civilians in Northeast by Mistake

An army jet killed at least six civilians after mistakenly attacking them while pursuing gangs in northern Nigeria's Katsina state, residents said.

China Condemns US After ‘Taiwan Independence’ Cut From Govt Site

China condemned the US for removing a reference to the status of Taiwan from the State Department website, urging Washington to "correct its mistakes."

Ukrainian Drones Hit Major International Oil Pipeline in Russia

Ukrainian drones struck a key pumping station at a major international pipeline in southern Russia disrupting supplies from Kazakhstan, the operator said.

Sweden’s Final Gotland-Class Submarine Completes Saab Upgrades

Saab has launched the Swedish Navy’s third and final Gotland-class submarine after it completed mid-life upgrades on the vessel. 

Denmark to Procure Naval Strike Missile as Harpoon Replacement

Denmark intends to procure the Naval Strike Missile as a replacement for its Harpoons sent to Ukraine.