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Myanmar Military Jet Crashes After ‘Technical Failure’

A Myanmar military jet crashed in the north of the country, killing its pilot after a "technical failure."

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Killed in Twin Al-Shabaab Attacks in Somalia: Police

Al-Shabaab militants launched simultaneous attacks on police stations around Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Announces End of Crimea Military Drills, Troops Leaving

Russia said military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had ended and that soldiers were returning to their garrisons.

Staff Writer With AFP

Belgium Excludes Deployment of Troops to Mali for Now

Belgium has for now ruled out deploying a contingent of some 250 troops to Mali.

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US Navy Tests Next-Gen Hovercraft Capable of Carrying Abrams Tank

The US Navy’s next-generation landing craft completed well deck interoperability testing, demonstrating its readiness for fleet integration. 

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuanian Troops in Ukraine to Provide Missile Training

Lithuanian troops left for Ukraine to train local forces in the use of US-made anti-aircraft missile systems amid fears of…

Staff Writer With AFP

Ethnic Militia Kills 18 in Eastern DR Congo: Official

Eighteen people were killed in an attack in remote northeast DR Congo by CODECO, a notorious ethnic militia, a local…

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Fights Defense Industry Consolidation

The Pentagon opened a campaign against the consolidation of defense contractors, saying competition has dwindled as arms suppliers merge and…

Staff Writer With AFP

France Unveils Flapping-Wing Military Drone

The French defense ministry recently unveiled a drone project inspired by bird and insect flight movements.

Inder Singh Bisht

China’s New Military Regulations Eye Improved Combat Capability

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a new set of military equipment regulations to improve the combat capabilities of weapon systems.

Joe Saballa