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New rotation of US troops bound for Lithuania, Lithuanian president says

It comes despite repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to reduce the US' military's presence in Europe.

Learning from Ukraine war, Chinese military doctors target injuries from drones

China’s military medical experts are making progress in finding cures for common injuries seen in drone warfare, drawing...

US hasn’t lost to China in Africa, DFC CEO says

Washington can take on risky investments abroad while also delivering value to American taxpayers, Ben Black said at Sem...

Lethal autonomous weapons becoming military reality, UN chief says

According to Antonio Guterres, power is shifting in three directions at once

Russia’s Yak-130M aircraft effectively hunts enemy strike UAVs — Rostec

The state corporation emphasized that the Yak-130M has turned from a "flying classroom" into a full-fledged combat aircr...

US stays ready to use military force to protect its key national interests — Trump

The US president said that Washington will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Wester...

Naval Group’s new Rampart launcher spotted aboard Mistral-class LHD

Naval Group’s new Rampart close-in weapon system has been spotted aboard a French Navy Mistral-class LHD in Toulon ahead...

Why are the Houthis fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains?

Kahboub could help the Houthis consolidate control near one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

UN Chief condemns Gaza destruction, West Bank settlements

In his final UN General Assembly address as secretary-general, Antonio Guterres condemned the killing in Gaza.

Lithuanian parliament removes ban on deployment of nuclear weapons

The initiative was approved with 99 votes for, five abstentions and 13 votes against

Ukraine cannot win drone war — Russian expert

Alexey Chadayev said that Ukraine is wasting a lot of money

Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?

At least two new US bases will be established as part of a deal with Denmark and Greenland.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town

Israeli forces have effectively turned the Palestinian town of Biddu into military barracks.

France to supply interceptor missiles for air defense systems to Ukraine — Macron

The French leader added that he discussed this initiative with US President Donald Trump

Ukraine's Interpipe Steel halts production after Russian strike

The company stated that its main production equipment and infrastructure had been damaged

US will ‘live up to’ defence commitments to Saudi Arabia, Rubio says

US will ‘live up to’ defence commitments to Saudi Arabia, Rubio says Washington will stand by its security commitments t...

The UK Budget: what does it mean for growth and security?

Join a webinar for FT subscribers on October 29 and send us your questions

Spangdahlem: Military aircraft crashes near US air base

The Spangdahlem Air Base is located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Local authorities said that first respo...

CDF reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to bolster defence, security cooperation with France

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan...

Russia to address in detail objectives of special mil-op at UNGA — diplomat

Speaking ahead of the Russian delegation’s visit to the UN General Assembly, Kirill Logvinov pointed out that France wou...

Guatemala receives first US arms in nearly 50 years

Guatemala on Monday received the first batch of military weapons from the US in almost five decades. It ends an arms emb...

US-China AI race: Does Trump want to regulate AI by forming a new task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US?

Do Trump's task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US indicate a move toward regulating this d...

Why China’s frontier AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summit

As President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to the United States to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump, attention...

Japan plans to examine use of humanoid robots in defense — news agency

Authorities plan to use such robots to perform logistical tasks for the country’s Self-Defense Forces

US, Greenland, Denmark to sign deal at UN in New York in bid to end Arctic stand-off

President Donald Trump was due to meet with leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday to sign a deal that will allow a...

Israeli defense chief threatens to evacuate Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps even one Israeli

Israel Katz went on to threaten to destroy Gaza's "homes and terror towers"

Why Iran-Backed Iraqi Armed Groups Are Hedging on Disarmament

From Tehran’s perspective, the legal and administrative integration of Iraqi armed groups may be acceptable, but elimina...

Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC

Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight...

The Army’s Digital Transformation: Inside TechNet Augusta 2026

AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leade...

Putin and Saudi crown prince call for safe passage via Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

MOSCOW, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm...

Boeing picks Lite Coms for Aussie BLOS SATCOM terminals

Australia’s LAND 4140 program aims to modernize the Australian military’s land-based C4I architecture across all domains

SBU says it foiled FSB-linked plot to assassinate K-1 kickboxing federation president in Kyiv

The SBU did not publicly name the intended target, saying only that he had fought for Ukraine since 2022, first in Kyiv ...

Ukraine redeploying Colombian mercenary groups to Kharkov — Russian defense source

According to defense agencies, the number of foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian armed forces is approaching 16,500, in...

Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance

On the eve of International Peace Day, an Ethiopian rebel leader announced an alliance of seven armed groups with the st...

Trump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN

President Donald Trump will defend his decision to start the war in Iran and step up military action in the Western Hemi...

Japan’s New CIA Could Be Takaichi’s Trump Card

After decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.

Why South Korea Has Little Room to Send Troops to Hormuz

Seoul has previously sent troops to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Today, both the external and do...

Ukraine’s defense tech partnerships surge, but many deals stall, new report finds

International joint ventures in Ukraine's defense tech sector are on the rise, with at least 180 partnerships in manufac...

Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss safe passage through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Russian forces strike Ukrainian metallurgical, chemical industry sites — top brass

Russian forces used sea-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missiles during a massive nighttime strike against targets in Ukrain...