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French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Israeli soldier runs marathon around Gaza outpost

An Israeli soldier filmed himself running a marathon around a military outpost in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from โ€˜Iran-backedโ€™ groups

Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.

The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?

Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.

Shaurya Sandhya, motorcycle display kick off Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations

To mark the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay, Indian Army kicks off thematic events spread over multiple venues at Kargil

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia warโ€™s direction?

In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?

What do the PLAโ€™s โ€˜Steel Rainโ€™ shells say about its war plans for Taiwan?

The Peopleโ€™s Liberation Army has showcased new airburst munitions that shower targets with metal fragments, offering the latest hint of how its long-range rocket artillery might be used in a Taiwan conflict. Released on Sunday by the PLA-affiliated China Military Bugle social media channel under the title โ€œSteel Rainโ€, the footage shows several PHL-191-launched rockets detonating above what appears to be a desert training range, showering a wide area with high-speed metal fragments. The video...

War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting

Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.

Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?

Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraineโ€™s commander-in-chief after days of protests

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraineโ€™s commander-in-chief after days of protests

Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?

Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks

Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.

Chinaโ€™s missile test from a submarine is no guarantee of regional stability

China successfully tested an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile on July 6, firing it from a nuclear-powered submarine and joining an elite club that includes the United States, Russia, Britain and France. These five nations are also the permanent members of the UN Security Council. Analysts believe the missile was fired from Chinaโ€™s Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with ballistic missiles (SSBN). Submarines in this category which have proven...

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

US military to start testosterone testing, Hegseth says

"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.

Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanonโ€™s Beaufort Castle

The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanonโ€™s historic Beaufort Castle.

Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief

General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.

What does Chinaโ€™s J-16 fighter jet in โ€˜beast modeโ€™ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?

A newly emerged image of a PLA J-16 multirole fighter jet in a rare, heavy airโ€‘superiority โ€œextreme loadoutโ€ configuration points to an extension of long-range tactical capabilities, according to a Chinese military magazine. In an analysis published this month, Ordnance Science and Technology said the photo of a Jโ€‘16 carrying multiple longโ€‘range missiles circulating in May showed that Chinaโ€™s air force had developed more offensive tactical capabilities. โ€œThis J-16 sortie used 10 external-weapon...

IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes

IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes

Taiwan military gains 5,000 volunteers, but โ€˜real problemโ€™ is retention

Taiwanโ€™s volunteer force has recorded an unexpected increase of more than 5,000 personnel over the past year despite the islandโ€™s worsening demographic decline. However, lawmakers and military analysts say the growth is driven more by government pay rises than by any apparent shift in young peopleโ€™s attitudes towards military service. The figures, released by the defence ministry this week, brought rare good news to an armed force grappling with chronic manpower shortages. But critics warned...

Nato canโ€™t be โ€˜naiveโ€™ about China as it ramps up military might, Rutte claims

Nato cannot be โ€œnaiveโ€ about Chinaโ€™s military development, as the Indo-Pacific and European theatres are becoming โ€œmore intertwinedโ€, evident in Beijingโ€™s support for Moscowโ€™s war in Ukraine, Natoโ€™s Secretary General said. During a pre-summit press conference on Monday, a day before the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte responded to questions about a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine firing a test missile into the Pacific. Rutte said that Nato โ€œcannot be...

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

Russian advance collapses in Ukraine as anxiety rises in Moscow

Observers suggest 1.4 million Russian soldiers have been killed since the war began.

Russiaโ€™s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys โ€˜asymmetrical tacticsโ€™

Putin wobbles as Russia's top brass stays mum on Kyiv's long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue.