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US Army-Backed Research Yields New ‘Wonder’ Armor MaterialUS Army-Backed Research Yields New ‘Wonder’ Armor Material

US Army-Backed Research Yields New ‘Wonder’ Armor Material

Research funded by the US Army has led to the discovery of a new, lightweight material of extraordinary strength that…

Ronald Watkins
Russia’s S-500 Missile System Hits Test TargetRussia’s S-500 Missile System Hits Test Target

Russia’s S-500 Missile System Hits Test Target

Russia has successfully test-fired its new S-500 air defense missile systems at a southern training range and hit a high-speed ballistic target.

Staff Writer With AFP
IS Claims Iraq Market Suicide Bombing That Killed Nearly 30IS Claims Iraq Market Suicide Bombing That Killed Nearly 30

IS Claims Iraq Market Suicide Bombing That Killed Nearly 30

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital ahead of Eid holiday celebrations, killing nearly 30 people. 

Staff Writer With AFP
Rocket Attack On Afghan Capital as President Gives Eid SpeechRocket Attack On Afghan Capital as President Gives Eid Speech

Rocket Attack On Afghan Capital as President Gives Eid Speech

At least three rockets landed in the Afghan capital ahead of a speech by President Ashraf Ghani marking the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

Staff Writer With AFP
US Army Fires Patriot Missiles for First Time in AustraliaUS Army Fires Patriot Missiles for First Time in Australia

US Army Fires Patriot Missiles for First Time in Australia

The US Army conducted its first-ever Patriot surface-to-air missile test on Australian soil during a joint military training.

Joe Saballa
Indian Navy Receives First MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters From USIndian Navy Receives First MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters From US

Indian Navy Receives First MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters From US

The Indian Navy has received its first two MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters of 24 ordered last year from the US…

Joe Saballa
Ukraine Launches Army Drills With US, Poland, LithuaniaUkraine Launches Army Drills With US, Poland, Lithuania

Ukraine Launches Army Drills With US, Poland, Lithuania

Ukraine, the United States, Poland, and Lithuania launched joint military exercises, amid ongoing tensions between Kiev and Moscow. 

Staff Writer With AFP
US Military Tests HIMARS Long-Range Rocket Launcher in JapanUS Military Tests HIMARS Long-Range Rocket Launcher in Japan

US Military Tests HIMARS Long-Range Rocket Launcher in Japan

The US military recently conducted a series of live-fire tests of its advanced High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) long-range…

Joe Saballa
Russia Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Cruise MissileRussia Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Russia Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Russia has carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, a new addition to an arsenal of…

Staff Writer With AFP
‘Sense of Urgency’ to Confront China Has Never Been Greater‘Sense of Urgency’ to Confront China Has Never Been Greater

‘Sense of Urgency’ to Confront China Has Never Been Greater

To confront China’s threat and aggressive behavior in the Indo-Pacific, the US Navy must expand with a combination of manned and unmanned…

Gregory J. Slavonic