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Oman Procures Naval Vessels From Thai Shipbuilder

Oman’s Ministry of Defence has procured “several” vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun as part of the government’s naval fleet expansion.

Dearsan Begins Construction of Qatari Navy’s Fast Attack Craft

Dearsan has laid the keel of the Qatari Emiri Navy’s two future Fast Attack Craft in Istanbul, formally starting the systems’ construction.

Clavister to Provide Cyber Security for Two European CV90 Fleets

BAE Systems Hagglunds has contracted Swedish cybersecurity firm Clavister to provide cyber protection for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles of two undisclosed European countries.

Japan to Buy V-BAT Surveillance Drones for Future Patrol Vessels

The Japanese cabinet has approved the purchase of six V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the defense budget proposal for fiscal 2025.

Qatar PM Meets Hamas Delegation for Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Qatar's prime minister met a Hamas delegation in Doha to discuss a "clear and comprehensive" ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Jailed PKK Leader Says ‘Ready’ to Support Turkey Peace Drive

The jailed leader of Kurdistan Workers' Party, is "ready to make a call" to back a new initiative by the Turkish government to end conflict.

Finnish Police Move Ship Probed Over Baltic Cable Cuts

Finnish police moved a ship held over suspicions it sabotaged an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia to help investigations.

North Korea Calls for ‘Toughest’ US Strategy at Party Meeting

North Korea will launch its "toughest" strategy to counter the US, state media said reporting party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

Nearly 300 Arrested in Syria Crackdown on Assad Loyalists: Monitor

Syria's new authorities have arrested nearly 300 people, including informants, pro-Assad regime fighters and former soldiers.

DR Congo Rebels Kill at Least 21 Over Christmas Week

Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels have killed at least 21 people over the week in conflict-riven eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Police Commander Killed in South Iran ‘Terrorist’ Attack: Media

A "terrorist attack" killed a police commander in Bandar-e Lengeh, in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan, local media reported.

Turkey’s Baykar to Buy Piaggio Aerospace: Italy

Italy's government green lighted Turkish drone producer Baykar to buy Piaggio Aerospace, which was placed under state administration in 2018.

Houthi Rebels Say New Air Raids Hit Northern Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels said new air raids hit the country's north, shortly after they claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel.

Pro-Russian Cyberattacks Hit Websites of Italian Ministry, Airports

Italian police said that they were investigating cyberattacks by a pro-Russian group targeting airports and the foreign ministry websites.

Pakistani Soldier Killed in Border Clash With Afghanistan Forces: Security Source

At least one Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghan forces.

Turkey’s Pro-Kurd Party to Meet Jailed PKK Leader on Saturday

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party delegates will visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who is serving life on a prison island off Istanbul.