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8 November

Ukraine Revamps Weapons Delivery to Frontline as Troops Battle Exhaustion

The Ukrainian government is overhauling the delivery of weapons and equipment to the frontline as troops battle exhaustion after 20 months of war.

8 November

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Attacks Kill 30 Pro-Government Forces in Syria: Monitor

Islamic State attacks killed at least 30 pro-government forces and soldiers in the Syrian desert, a war monitor said, in one of the deadliest such assaults this year.

8 November

Commentary

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, center, unveils the "Kian," a high-precision drone that can locate and attack targets far from the country's borders during a ceremony in the capital Tehran, September 2019.

Alexander Gale

How Drones Are Leveling the Playing Field for Middle Powers

Drones possess transformational potential for middle powers and non-state actors, who may otherwise have limited or virtually non-existent airpower.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australian Military ‘Less Capable, Ready’ for Future Threats: Former Army Chief

A former Australian Army official has criticized the government’s defense spending, saying the Australian Defence Forces are becoming less capable and ready to face future threats.

8 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Defense Ministers of Russia, Burkina Discuss Military Cooperation

The Russian defense minister and his counterpart from Burkina Faso met and agreed to strengthen defense ties, Moscow said.

8 November

Air

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Bolstered Air Defense for Winter Attacks

President Zelensky said Ukraine deployed more Western air defense systems as it braces for a second full winter of Russian attacks on energy facilities.

8 November

Middle East

An Israeli army armored tracked vehicle moves near a stationed artillery howitzer at a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Troops ‘In the Heart of Gaza City:’ Defense Minister

Israeli troops are "in the heart of Gaza City," Defense Minister Gallant said as the nation marked one month of war with Hamas in the Palestinian territory.

7 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Sidelined as EU Prepares to Open Door to Others

When figures in the EU talk about new members that might join the union by 2030, there is no mention of Turkey. It is a glaring omission noticed by Ankara.

7 November

Europe