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May- 2026 -

1 May

Land

Redback IFV Guide: The Future of Australian Mechanized Warfare

Like the venomous Australian redback spider it’s named after, the Redback infantry fighting vehicle is designed to take on threats far larger than itself.

1 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Develops AI-Enabled Radar to Spot Hypersonic Missile at Mach 5

India is developing a radar to detect hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5.

1 May

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Textron Launches UGV That Can Fire Loitering Munitions

Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have pulled the wraps off a new unmanned ground vehicle that can launch loitering munitions.

1 May

Europe

Two Ukrainian soldiers stand proudly in front of a lineup of military drones, showcasing their advanced technology.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two Teenagers in Russia’s Belgorod Region

A Ukrainian drone attack has killed two teenagers on a motorcycle in Russia's Belgorod region, the local governor said early on Friday.

1 May

Africa

A photo taken on Nov. 12 shows Cameroonian soldiers patrolling in Amchide, less than a mile from the border with Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP

Cameroon Soldiers Kill 14 People: Defense Ministry

The Cameroonian armed forces killed 14 people it called "terrorists," in the country's volatile northwest, the defense ministry said.

1 May

Middle East

Iranian worshippers hold national flags and participate in Tehran's Friday prayers at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Air Defenses in Tehran Countered Small Aircraft, Drones: Iranian Media

Air defenses were heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iranian media reported.

1 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Soldier Killed in South Lebanon

The Israeli army said Thursday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, the fourth such death since a fragile ceasefire took effect there earlier this month.

1 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Jihadists Begin Bamako Blockade: Sources

Jihadists in troubled Mali began a road blockade on the capital Bamako on Thursday, following up on weekend attacks alongside mainly Tuareg separatists against the ruling junta's positions, AFP learned from security and transport sources.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Air

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, NH, Sept. 6, 2025. The Blue Angels fly F/A-18 Super Hornets and a C-130J Super Hercules during their performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Bea Castañeda

F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet Explained: The US Navy’s Workhorse Fighter

Dive into this Super Hornet guide examining its design, combat versatility, and how it supports modern carrier operations across a range of mission profiles.

30 April

Europe