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200,000 Intl Troops Needed to Secure Any Ukraine Peace: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said any peace deal agreed with Russia would require at least 200,000 European peacekeepers to oversee it, according to comments published Wednesday.

Australia to Open Radio Factory for Future Tactical Small Drones

Australia has revealed the construction of a communications manufacturing facility to support the armed forces’ small unmanned aerial systems expansion project.

Chinese Mine Worker Killed in IS-Claimed Attack in Afghanistan

Police said Wednesday a Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan which the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for, as the Taliban government attempts to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing.

Babcock to Provide PC-7 Training Aircraft Fleet for French Military

Babcock has accepted a contract to supply Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force as well as the French Navy.

Israel Military Says Killed Islamic Jihad Militant During Gaza Truce

The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had killed an Islamic Jihad militant in Gaza, the first such reported death since the start of a ceasefire with Hamas in the Palestinian territory.

Anadolu Shipyard Lays Keel of Fifth Turkish Navy Istif Frigate

Anadolu Shipyard has laid the keel of the fifth Istif-class frigate for the Turkish Naval Forces as part of the service’s 2020 national warship modernization effort, according to multiple sources.

Trump Orders 1,500 Extra Troops to US-Mexico Border

US President Donald Trump ordered 1,500 more military personnel to the border with Mexico as part of a flurry of steps to tackle immigration, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

UK Unveils First Homegrown Boxer Armored Vehicle

The UK has unveiled the “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough.

Israel Buys More Iron Dome Interceptors With US Aid

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has finalized a procurement agreement with state-owned Rafael for additional Iron Dome interceptors.

Canada Sends Hundreds of Decommissioned Warheads to Ukraine

Canada has completed the transfer of 1,300 decommissioned warheads to Ukraine as part of a military aid package announced last June.

South Korea Begins Work on Iron Dome-Like Interceptor

South Korea has commenced the development of a homegrown interceptor system similar to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome.

Two Soldiers Dead, 12 Wounded in Ambush by Ex-Philippine Rebels

Former Muslim rebels ambushed government troops assigned to escort UN staff visiting the southern Philippines, killing two soldiers and wounding 12 others, the military said Thursday.

Shooting, Explosions in Jenin as Israel Presses Raid

Gunfire and explosions rocked the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, an AFP journalist reported, as the Israeli military kept up a large-scale raid for a second day.

Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.

UK Bolsters ‘Lethal Barrier’ Through New Anti-Tank Mine Procurement 

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to procure new anti-tank mines from Alford Technologies to bridge capability gaps.

Sweden Sends Troops to Latvia in First Deployment After Joining NATO

Sweden has deployed troops to Latvia, marking its first land forces mobilization in another ally member's territory since joining NATO.