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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...

US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say

The U.S. plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, ...

Taiwan coastguard’s rare missile firing reveals deepening links with navy

Taiwan’s coastguard fired a supersonic anti-ship missile during a military exercise last week, an unusual move by a civi...

Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are both due to attend the UN General Assembly in New ...

Why is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?

The BBC's Frank Gardner explains why the narrow waterway is key to oil transportation and the world economy.

Argentina Eyes New Submarines and Frigates in 2027 Budget Plan

Argentina is taking a major step toward rebuilding its long-neglected naval capabilities, outlining plans to acquire thr...

Trump Set to Sign Deal on U.S. Presence in Greenland

President Trump has fixated on securing more U.S. control of the island, a semiautonomous Danish territory. It is unclea...

US Military Modifies AI, Combat Targeting After Iran Minab School Strike

The changes include refining processes for vetting targets and adding open-source data feeds to better track civilian mo...

Australian oil & gas firm makes its first foray into Liberia’s deepwater arena

In a move designed to capitalize on renewed global industry interest in oil and gas exploration due to traditional suppl...

The Battle for Taiwan’s East: Taipei’s Western Pacific Strategy

The PLA has stepped up both the scale and intensity of its activities in the airspace and waters east of Taiwan. How can...

IN BRIEF: Russian army completes encirclement of Ukraine’s strongpoint in Dobropolye

The elimination of the trapped enemy formations is underway, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Russian attacks kill at least 8, wound 37 across Ukraine, as ballistic strike hits major Dnipro industrial plant

The main targets of the attack were Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Poltava oblasts, while strikes were recorded at 22 l...

BREAKING NEWS: Japan to study use of AI-equipped humanoid robots in defense

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Iran ready reopen Hormuz within 7 days, negotiate if the US lifts blockade

1st mass-produced KF-21 delivered to Air Force, marking milestone for homegrown fighter program

South Korea's first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter jet was delivered to the Air Force on Tuesday, marking a major m...

Rubio says US open to meeting Iranian officials at UN

Rubio says US open to meeting Iranian officials at UN Washington is open to the idea of meeting Iranian officials at the...

Gulf States Set to Urge Trump to Avoid Any Escalation With Iran

Gulf Arab states are set to urge US President Donald Trump to avoid any escalation of hostilities with Iran at a meeting...

Trump readies diplomatic push at the UN General Assembly

Along with holding talks with Venezuela’s interim leader, the US president will also meet with Gulf countries.

New defense minister urges N. Korea to halt border-hardening following DMZ explosion

New Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul urged North Korea on Tuesday to cease its border-hardening measures along the inter-...

Rostec supplies latest Zubr anti-drone systems to military

According to the manufacturer, Zubr is a close-in air defense system operating in the lower airspace where a rapid respo...

Hindi Ito Marites: Easing tensions between the Philippines and China

The maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing doesn't have to define the totality of bilateral ties

Israel defence chief threatens to evacuate one million Palestinians from Gaza

Israel defence chief threatens to evacuate one million Palestinians from Gaza Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has t...

US to Send New Rotation of Troops to Lithuania, Nauseda Says

A new rotation of US troops is “already on its way” to Lithuania, according to the Baltic country’s president.

Russia imposes restrictions near Estonian border amid mobilization concerns

The move comes as security concerns are growing along Russia’s northwestern border. NATO officials have warned about Rus...

Greenland agreement 'doesn't really give the US many more rights', expert says

As the US, Denmark and Greenland itself sign an agreement on Greenland's security, we've been asking what difference it ...

Kremlin calls Greenland deal ‘a matter for the countries involved’

According to the earlier media reports, the agreement could be signed on September 22 in New York

Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR

As the U.S. conflict with Iran drags, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have opened a new front, taking new territory ...

4 dead in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks on industrial cities

Russia fired ballistic missiles at the southern Ukrainian industrial cities of Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih and Pavlohrad overnigh...

Russia’s Defense Ministry reports use of Tsirkon missiles in nighttime strike on Ukraine

The ministry compared the massive strike to the Ninth Wave

Ukraine has exhausted resources to continue war, expert says

The authorities should have a "self-preservation instinct" to begin looking for ways out of the conflict, Alexey Kushch ...