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China successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

China successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-powered submarine, marking the longest-range naval missile trial in its history. This demonstration enhances…

Jul 7, 2026

Elite Ukrainian drone squad terrorises Moscow

Ukraine’s elite Kairos Battalion has carried out a series of long-range drone strikes targeting military and infrastructure sites deep within Russian territory, including Moscow, over…

Jul 4, 2026

Evolution of the Chinook Force

RAF Chinook helicopters recently executed a night raid to seize control of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, marking the first UK-led operation of its…

Jul 4, 2026

British Army to Train in Canada for Realistic Drone Warfare

The British Army will conduct drone warfare training exercises in Canada to leverage its vast training spaces for more realistic practice in countering unmanned aerial…

Jun 29, 2026

US presence in South China Sea noted

The United States maintained an active military presence in the South China Sea throughout 2025, conducting reconnaissance flights, joint exercises, and allied operations despite operational…

Jun 27, 2026

Top Army General Donahue, Last U.S. Soldier Out of Afghanistan, Leaving Post

Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO’s Allied Land Command, will step down on July 2 amid Defense Department restructuring…

Jun 25, 2026

On the front line: Kiwi soldiers test mettle before heading offshore

Hundreds of New Zealand soldiers are taking part in Exercise Crete at Waiouru, a two-week training operation designed to enhance combat readiness for future international…

Jun 20, 2026

U.S. Navy to Hunt Mines Using Advanced Drones

The U.S. Navy is increasingly using advanced unmanned systems like autonomous underwater vehicles and drones to detect and neutralize sophisticated naval mines, replacing traditional minesweepers.…

Jun 17, 2026

Plan to Sink US Carriers 3,000km Away

China is developing tactics to penetrate the US Navy’s dispersed aircraft carrier defenses by targeting outer Aegis destroyers with submarine-launched hypersonic missiles, followed by missile…

Jun 13, 2026

PLA Calls in ‘Big Guns’ to Bolster Firepower

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has tested a new 155mm naval gun system aboard an experimental vessel, which is the largest caliber artillery piece potentially…

Jun 13, 2026

Ukraine trials cheap rival to Patriot missile

Ukraine's Fire Point conducted a successful initial test of the FP-7.x surface-to-air missile, intended as a cost-effective alternative to the US Patriot system amid supply…

Jun 11, 2026

Airbase may have been hit by Iranian missile

Satellite images indicate that Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel may have been hit during Iranian missile attacks on Monday, with potential damage seen to…

Jun 10, 2026

Royal Navy’s Big Send-Off for War Hero Jack Meacham, 106

Over a dozen sailors and veterans attended the funeral of Jack Meacham, a 106-year-old Second World War veteran and Arctic Star recipient, to honor his…

Jun 6, 2026

Caribbean Dambuster Ralph Ottey Dies Aged 102

Ralph Ottey, a 102-year-old Second World War veteran and former member of the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron, has passed away. His death marks the…

Jun 6, 2026

Three Royal Navy Crew Members Die in Devon Helicopter Crash

A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed near Sourton Down, Devon, during a training exercise early Wednesday, killing all three crew members aboard. The incident…

Jun 4, 2026

Tributes Paid to British Soldier Killed in Iraq Accident

Lance Corporal James Freeman, a British soldier with the Royal Anglian Regiment, died during a training accident at Erbil air base in Iraq as part…

Jun 4, 2026

Army Integrates Over 70 Weapons and Radar Systems to Improve Air Defenses

The U.S. Army at Fort Carson has combined over 70 weapons and radar systems into a single integrated air defense platform using software "jailbreaking" to…

Jun 3, 2026

British Soldier Dies in Training Accident in Iraq

A British Army soldier died during a training exercise in northern Iraq, marking the first UK fatality linked to increased military activity in the Gulf…

Jun 2, 2026

Ukraine turns kills into video game thrills for drone pilots

Ukrainian military officials have launched the Army of Drones Bonus system, a competitive scoring program that rewards drone pilots with points redeemable for supplies based…

Jun 1, 2026

Drone games put Ukrainian military's best to the test

Ukraine hosted the “Wild Drones” contest near Truskavets, bringing together drone operators and manufacturers to test and showcase advanced UAV technologies used in the conflict…

May 25, 2026

How would U.S. soldiers fight in the Arctic?

Around 4,000 U.S. Army soldiers conducted a large-scale Arctic training exercise at the Yukon Training Center in Alaska to prepare for combat operations in extreme…

May 23, 2026

Ministry: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept UK aircraft

Two Russian fighter jets repeatedly intercepted a British RAF surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, coming as close as six meters during the…

May 21, 2026

Captain Tony Morton’s Falklands War Service and Legacy

Captain Tony Morton, the Royal Navy officer who commanded HMS Yarmouth during the Falklands War, died at age 84 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.…

May 20, 2026

Deployment By Carrier Was Longest In Decades

The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford is returning to Norfolk after completing the longest deployment by a U.S. warship since the Vietnam War, which included shifts…

May 16, 2026

A little luxury amid all that lethality

Leading Seaman Nathaniel, one of the first Australian sailors to serve on a U.S. Virginia-class nuclear submarine, has praised the improved living conditions, including daily…

May 15, 2026

Pentagon Cancels Armored Brigade Deployment to Poland Amid Troop Cuts

The Pentagon has canceled the deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland, affecting over 4,000 troops and altering the U.S. military posture…

May 14, 2026

Snipers in Ukraine Give Way to Drones on the Battlefield

Ukrainian sniper Vyacheslav Kovalskiy has shifted from active marksmanship to supporting drone operations as small explosive drones increasingly replace traditional snipers on the battlefield. This…

May 14, 2026

Hezbollah Deploys Camera-Equipped Explosive Drones in New Threat to Israel

Hezbollah has deployed low-cost explosive drones tethered by fiber-optic cables along the Israel-Lebanon border, challenging Israeli forces by evading conventional detection and jamming methods. In…

May 14, 2026

Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war, Huckabee confirms

Israel has deployed Iron Dome missile defense batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to help protect against Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first…

May 13, 2026

IDF using robots to move beyond Litani River

The Israel Defense Forces' Golani Brigade advanced to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, employing first-person view drones for enhanced intelligence and operational precision. This…

May 13, 2026