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China shows snazzy clip of DF-17 missile on state TV in show of force

China Flaunts Advanced DF-17 Missile on State TV: A Bold Show of Military Power

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — For over a decade, the Dong Feng-17, a ballistic missile developed by China, has been ...

Indonesia drops KF-21 co-production plans, eying stock warplanes instead

Indonesia Cancels KF-21 Jet Deal: Eyes Ready-to-Fly Warplanes Instead

Finalizing the Transfer of a KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype Between Seoul and Jakarta JAKARTA — After years of negotiations, Seoul ...

Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production

Germany to Lead Global ATACMS Missile Production: A First in International Defense

VIENNA — In a significant development, Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Rheinmetall to begin the manufacture of the U.S. ...

Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boats

Ukraine Unleashes Strike-Drones From All Platforms: Including Innovative Black Sea Robo-Boats

Ukraine Enhances Naval Capabilities with Innovative Drone Technology In Ukraine, an innovative transformation of naval warfare has been achieved by ...

Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa

Gen. Christopher Donahue Steps Down: Major Changes in US Army Europe and Africa Leadership

General Christopher Donahue Steps Down as Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe and Africa On Thursday, General Christopher Donahue ended ...

Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

GCAP Fighter Jet Revolution: Multibillion-Dollar Contract Marks Major Advancement!

ROME — Following a significant financial clearance by the U.K., Japan, Italy, and the U.K. have awarded a £4.6 billion ...

Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services

Hegseth Launches Elite Drone Division: Seizes Control from Military Services

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has centralized control of almost all of the Pentagon’s drone and autonomous systems initiatives into a ...

As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike

Australian Army Boosts Armor: Surge in Fuel and Ammo Demands Follows!

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Situated in Townsville in the northern part of Queensland, the 3rd Brigade of the Australian Army is ...

Israel sells Spyder air defense systems to Romania for $2.3 billion

Israel’s $2.3 Billion Deal: Spyder Air Defense Systems Sold to Romania!

Israel Set to Provide Romania with Spyder Air Defense Systems in a €2 Billion Deal JERUSALEM — Israel has agreed ...

Ukraine’s newest strike weapon drifts into Russia on the wind

Ukraine’s Latest Weapon Floats into Russia: How Wind-Powered Strikes Are Changing Warfare

Ukraine’s Innovative Stratospheric Missile System KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is currently developing an advanced missile that is launched from a ...