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Mental Health Top Reason for US Troop Hospitalization in 2023: Study

Mental health problems have been found to be the top reason why active-duty US military personnel were hospitalized in 2023.

Ukraine Confirms ‘Retreat’ From District in Strategic Town of Chasiv Yar

Ukraine said its forces had withdrawn from a district in the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces have recently claimed several advances.

China Can End Russia’s War in Ukraine With One Phone Call: Finnish President

China has the power to immediately stop Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine with just one phone call, according to Finnish President Stubb.

Pentagon Boosts Fighter Jet Presence in Japan

The US Department of Defense is planning to enhance its fighter jet presence across multiple military bases in Japan.

Australian Air Force Traffic Control Sensor Achieves Initial Operational Capability

Hensoldt has confirmed the initial operational capability of a new Air Traffic Control sensor for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Amazon to Build ‘Top Secret’ Cloud for Australia’s Spies

Top-secret Australian military intelligence will be stored on a custom cloud server built by US tech giant Amazon for $1.3 billion, Canberra said.

Philippines Says US Mid-Range Missile System to Be Pulled Out

A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country.

Peru Wants Dozens of S. Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

The Peruvian government plans to acquire dozens of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea to modernize and expand its air force.

Modified Canadian Griffon Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

Bell Textron has completed the first flight of Canada's modified CH-146 Griffon military helicopter as part of a 2022 modernization contract.

Germany’s Rheinmetall and Italy’s Leonardo Plan Joint Tank Venture

German arms maker Rheinmetall and Italian defense firm Leonardo said they plan to establish a joint venture to build tanks for the Italian army. 

Rheinmetall Receives Biggest-Ever Military Logistic Vehicle Contract

The German military has awarded Rheinmetall a $3.77 billion framework contract to deliver up to 6,500 military trucks.

Israeli Firm Unveils Drone Detection System for Unknown UAS

Netline Communications Technologies recently unveiled a family of drone detection systems for elusive unmanned aerial systems.

Crowley Receives $2B for US Defense Freight Transportation Services

Crowley has received a $2.3-billion contract to extend support for the US Defense Freight Transport Services program

US Army Accepts First Chinook Block II From Boeing

Boeing has delivered the first of 465 Block II Chinook heavy-lift aircraft to the US Army as part of a modernization effort signed in 2017.

Leonardo Delivers 1,000th Infrared Sensor for US Army Helicopters

Leonardo has announced delivery of the 1,000th infrared sensor package it says is a key component of the missile warning system on US Army helicopters.

Suspected Jihadist Attack in Mali Kills More Than 20 Civilians

An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region.