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Exercises
NATO Plans Record German-Led Air Force Exercise
NATO will begin the largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history next week, German and US officials said.
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Africa
Rwanda Unveils Major Military Shakeup
Rwanda's president has embarked on a major shakeup of the country's military with the appointment of a new defense minister, army chief, and head of internal security.
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Americas
Blinken Eyes Trip to China as Tensions Ease
US Secretary of State Blinken is likely to reschedule an aborted visit to China in the coming weeks as the two powers try again to put a cap on tensions.
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Europe
Ukraine Dam Destruction a ‘Consequence’ of Russian Invasion: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Guterres said the partial destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine was "another devastating consequence" of Russia's invasion.
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Air
Russian, Chinese Jets Enter South Korea Air Defense Zone
Multiple Russian and Chinese military jets entered South Korea's air defense identification zone on Tuesday, prompting the air force to dispatch fighter planes in response.
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Africa
Nigerian Troops Killed in Jihadist Ambush on Convoy
Several Nigerian soldiers died in an attack on a military convoy in the Lake Chad region by jihadist fighters aligned with Islamic State, security forces said.
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Air
China, Russia Conduct Air Patrol Over Sea of Japan, East China Sea
China and Russia conducted joint air force patrols over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
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Africa
Israeli Soldiers to Join Moroccan War Games for First Time
Israeli soldiers will for the first time take part in military exercises in Morocco when the biggest war games event in Africa kicks off Tuesday, the Israeli army said.
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Asia Pacific
Iran Unveils Hypersonic Missile Hailing Deterrent Boost
Iran unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Provincial Governor Killed in Suicide Attack: Officials
The acting governor of an Afghan province was killed by a suicide bomber, officials said, months after the region's police chief was killed in a similar attack claimed by IS.
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