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Vietnam Welcomes First US Military Aircraft Since 1975

The Vietnam Air Defence Air Force has taken delivery of its first batch of T-6C Texan II aircraft ordered from the US, a first since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. 

Taiwan Says Chinese Balloon Detected Near Island

Taiwan said it had detected a Chinese balloon on the northwest of the island, the first since April, as Beijing maintains pressure on Taipei.

US Marines Multi-Caliber Sniper Rifle is Fully Operational 

The US Marine Corps has reached full operational capability for the MK 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle, a year ahead of schedule.

Canada Delivers Delayed NASAMS Air Defense System to Ukraine

A National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System donated by Canada has arrived in Ukraine, Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair announced on Friday.

Gulfstream to Provide Logistics Support for US Military’s C-20, C-37 Special Airlifters

Gulfstream Aerospace has signed a $991-million deal to provide logistics support for the US armed forces’ C-20 and C-37 special transport mission fleets.

Boeing Secures $1.7B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Deal

Boeing has received a $1.7-billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft for the US Navy.

EuroDASS Unveils Next-Gen Eurofighter EW Capabilities 

The EuroDASS consortium has unveiled details about the Eurofighter Typhoon’s next-gen Praetorian defensive suite following the completion of concept work and technology flight trials.

Israel, Hezbollah in Heavy Exchanges of Fire Despite EU Ceasefire Call

Israel struck Hezbollah's south Beirut, Lebanon reported intense border fighting and Israel said 250 projectiles were fired at its territory.

Italy Conducts Air-to-Ground Training at Lithuanian Base for First Time

Italy has deployed its Eurofighter Typhoons for air-to-ground training activities at Šiauliai military base in Lithuania for the first time.

15 Turkish-Backed Fighters Killed in North Syria Clashes With Kurdish-Led Forces

15 Ankara-backed Syrian fighters were killed in violent clashes with Kurdish-led forces in the country's north, said Syrian war monitor.

US Military Confirms First Combat Use of F-35C Fighter Jets in Yemen

The US military has announced the first official combat use of its F-35C Lightning II fighter aircraft, targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.

UN Envoy Says ‘Extremely Critical’ to Avoid Syria Being Dragged Into War

The UN special envoy for Syria said that it was "extremely critical" to end the fighting in Lebanon and Gaza to avoid the country being pulled into a regional war.

US Moves to Ramp Up Military Engagements With Fiji

The US and Fiji have started work on a key agreement that could see American troops ramp up their presence in the Pacific nation, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said.

82 Killed in Three Days of Pakistan Sectarian Violence: Official

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said.

IS-Khorasan Claims Attack on Sufi Shrine in Afghanistan

The Islamic State Khorasan claimed responsibility for a gun attack that left 10 people dead at a Sufi shrine in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province.

Ukraine Seeking New Air Defense Systems After Latest Russian Strike: Zelensky

Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defense systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro, President Zelensky said.