$858B US Defense Bill Scraps Military Vaccine Mandate
US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill.
North Korea Fired ‘Suspected Intercontinental Ballistic Missile’: Seoul
North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile early Wednesday, Seoul's military said.
Britain Needs a New Civil Defence Corps
For the sake of British national security, it's imperative that the shortfalls in home defense be rectified and that a Civil Defence Corps is established.
US Army to Discharge Soldiers Who Refuse COVID Vaccine
The US Army will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to comply with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rule.
Governments Help Arms Firms Avoid COVID Slump: Report
The world's biggest weapons manufacturers largely avoided the economic downturn caused by COVID, a new report said.
China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.
The Importance of Biodefense in the Wake of COVID-19
The United States must assess its preparedness against acts of bioterrorism and biological warfare in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia’s First Drone Test Site Opening Postponed to Next Year
The launch of Russia’s first drone testing site has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Navy Says Sailors Who Refuse Vaccine Will Be Expelled
The US Navy said Thursday that personnel who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be expelled from the force, ahead of the November 28 deadline for the injection.
Social Media Accounts Posing as US Military Express Vaccine Distrust
Anonymous accounts posing as military personnel have sprung up on various social media platforms, expressing distrust and outrage about the mandate for vaccines among service members.
Pentagon to Mandate COVID Shots for Military
The Pentagon said it will make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all members of the US military by mid-September.
US Military Back to Face Masks, Moves to Mandatory Vaccination
The United States Department of Defense is moving towards implementing mandatory vaccinations within the military and has returned to the wearing of face masks.
Nuclear Weapons Spending Swelled $1.4 BN Amid Pandemic: Report
Nuclear-armed countries last year increased spending on atomic weapon arsenals by 1.4 billion dollars, campaigners said Monday.
US, Australia Scale Back War Games Over COVID Fears
A major US-Australia joint military exercise will go ahead this year despite pandemic concerns but will be significantly scaled-back, a senior Australian military officer said Tuesday.
BAE Systems Net Profit Hit by COVID Turmoil
British military equipment maker BAE Systems said Thursday that annual net profit fell as a result of coronavirus disruption in the first half.
One-Third of US Military Refusing COVID Vaccine: Pentagon
Pentagon officials said that about one-third of the US military are declining to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, despite significant coronavirus infection levels in the forces.
NATO Cyber Warriors Sound Warning on Working From Home
Cyber warriors on NATO's eastern edge are warning that the growing number of people working from home globally due to the pandemic is increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks.
Top US General Milley Negative for COVID but Quarantining: Defense Official
General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, tested negative for COVID-19 but is self-quarantining after contact with an infected Coast Guard officer.
Ninety Lebanon Peacekeepers Contract Coronavirus: UNIFIL
Ninety UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon have tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesman for the UNIFIL force said.
Virus Lockdowns Limit IS Attacks in Many Nations: UN
Coronavirus lockdowns appear to have reduced the threat of Islamic State group attacks in many countries, but the risk is greater in Iraq and Syria, a UN official said.
How Islamic State Could Utilize COVID-19 Woes as Catalyst for African Resurgence
Islamic State appears to have rebounded from its defeat in the Levant and is utilizing security and economic gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to launch a resurgence in Africa.
Coronavirus Fails to Halt Conflict in DR Congo’s Powder-Keg East
Coronavirus has swiftly gained status as the world's No. 1 threat but in eastern DR Congo, one of Africa's most volatile regions, militia killings...
Coronavirus outbreak hits second US Navy ship at sea
A US Navy destroyer deployed off Mexico's western coast is the second American warship at sea to suffer an outbreak of coronavirus onboard
South Africa to deploy 73,000 more troops to enforce COVID-19 lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to deploy more than 73,000 extra troops to help implement a nationwide coronavirus lockdown
