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Where’s Talal? Spokesman Silo’s apparent ‘defection’ could signal trouble for SDF cohesion

Syrian Democratic Forces spokesperson Talal Silo has reportedly left the group and travelled to Turkey-backed rebel territory in northern Syria

Fergus Kelly

US carries out drone strike against al-Shabaab in Somalia, killing several

The U.S. military targeted and killed several al-Shabaab militants in Somalia with a drone strike, U.S. Africa Command said on…

Joanne Stocker

INTERVIEW: US General Andrew Croft on 3 years of Iraqi armed forces progress

Since 2014, the Iraqi Security Forces have developed new capabilities, building confidence and cohesion, and improving operational coordination

Anna Varfolomeeva

Autonomous tactical resupply: US-UK joint trials of driverless truck convoy, quadcopter drops

The UK and US armies conducted joint trials in Michigan of a driverless resupply truck convoy, quadcopter last-mile supply drops…

Fergus Kelly

Uber, but for ISR: PAL Aerospace unveils Force Multiplier platform at Dubai Airshow

Canada's PAL Aerospace unveiled its Force Multiplier on-demand Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance special mission platform

Fergus Kelly

23 EU member states sign PESCO defense cooperation pact

Ministers from 23 EU member states on Monday signed a joint notification on the Permanent Structured Cooperation on defense (PESCO)

Fergus Kelly

US conducts 3 airstrikes in 24 hours in Somalia against al-Qaeda and Islamic State

U.S. forces struck three times in 24 hours in Somalia, increasing the intensity of the campaign against al-Qaeda and Islamic…

Fergus Kelly

Turkey to develop its own air defense missile system with Eurosam, Canikli says

Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said Turkey agreed with Europe’s manufacturer of air defense systems to develop its own missile…

Staff Writer With AFP

India to buy more than 1,700 tanks to replace T-72 fleet

India’s Ministry of Defence is to procure 1,770 multipurpose Future Ready Combat Vehicles for the Indian Army to replace its fleet…

Fergus Kelly

Assad and allies use “deconfliction dibs” to great advantage in eastern Syria

Assad uses the deconfliction agreement to great advantage in eastern Syria to prevent the US-backed forces from taking control of…

Joanne Stocker