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Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism

The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.

24 Killed as Pro-Ankara Factions Clash With Syria’s Kurdish-Led SDF

At least 24 fighters, mostly from Turkish-backed groups, were killed in clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Ukraine Probes Reports Hundreds Went AWOL From France-Trained Army Unit

Ukraine has opened a criminal probe into desertion and "abuse of power" after hundreds of soldiers were reported to have fled an army unit partly trained by France.

Israel Strikes Syrian Army Positions Near Aleppo: Monitor

Israel bombed Syrian army positions south of Aleppo , the latest such strikes since the overthrow of longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

China Flaunts New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft

China recently introduced a new Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft designed to enhance the country’s threat detection capabilities.

Israel Threatens to Step Up Gaza Strikes

Israel warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths from Israeli strikes on the first day of the New Year.

China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon, Eight Others Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China sanctioned 10 US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.

Russian Guided Bomb Attack Kills One in Southern Ukraine

A Russian bomb attack on Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region has killed one person, local authorities said Thursday.

US Marines Field JLTV-Mounted System to Destroy Drones

The US Marine Corps 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion in Hawaii has fielded the first Marine Air Defense Integrated System.

Iveco to Supply Over 1,400 Next-Gen Logistics Trucks to Italian Army 

Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a 755-million-euro ($786 million) contract to supply 1,453 logistic trucks to the Italian Army.

China Unveils Amphibious Assault Ship That Can Launch Fighter Jets

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has launched its first amphibious assault ship under the Type 076 class, the “Sichuan.” 

US Quashes L3Harris Bid to Overturn $991M Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada

L3Harris has failed to overturn the US Army's decision to award Sierra Nevada Corporation a $991-million contract to produce the HADES spy plane.

Lithuanian Military Receives First Batch of BROLIS Night Combat Devices

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of night combat devices recently procured for $17.7 million as part of a larger investment in its soldiers.

Philippines Recovers Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone

A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, warning of "potential national security implications."

Fresh ADF Rebel Attacks Kill at Least 12 in DR Congo: Local Sources

Fresh raids by fighters with the Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels killed at least 12 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Syrian Civil War Killed More Than 528,500: Monitor

More than 528,500 people were killed in the Syrian civil war, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said on Wednesday.