World Military News
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Russian warships track U.S. destroyer in Black Sea
Two Russian Navy vessels tracked the U.S. guided-missile destroyer Ross which entered the Black Sea on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday.
2019-04-17 -
Japanese gov't ordered to pay compensation over aircraft noise from U.S. base in Okinawa
A Japanese high court on Tuesday ordered the central government to pay damages to 3,400 residents living near a U.S. base in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa over military aircraft noise.
2019-04-17 -
Philippines sends ship to participate in China's multinational naval celebration
The Philippine Navy sent off a warfare vessel with a 400-man contingent to participate in the international fleet review to be held in China to mark the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on April 23, the Philippine Navy spokesperson said on Tuesday.
2019-04-16 -
Int'l warrior competition starts in Jordan
The international Annual Warrior Competition, created and hosted by Jordan, started on Sunday at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre (KASOTC) , state-run Petra news agency reported.
2019-04-15 -
U.S. Defense Secretary: Establish a space force to protect future
As space industry leaders gathered at the 35th Space Symposium from April 8-11 in Colorado, the acting U.S. Defense Secretary issued a stern warning.
2019-04-15 -
IS militant killed, hideouts destroyed in continued anti-IS raids in eastern Iraq
Iraqi forces on Sunday continued operations and airstrikes against the positions of Islamic State (IS) militants in the eastern province of Diyala, killing a militant and destroying several hideouts, security sources said.
2019-04-15 -
U.S. airstrike kills one terrorist in southern Somalia
The United States military said Wednesday its special forces conducted an airstrike in southern Somalia on Tuesday, killing one terrorist.
2019-04-11 -
UN appeals for peace in Libya as rebel army fights in capital outskirts
As troops opposing the internationally recognized government battle in the outskirts of Tripoli, Libya, the United Nations has appealed for an end to violence and for the protection of civilians.
2019-04-10 -
Japanese F-35A fighter jet crashes into Pacific, search continues for pilot
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya confirmed Wednesday that the F-35A fighter jet that went missing during a training exercise a day earlier over the Pacific has crashed.
2019-04-10 -
5 killed, 34 injured in Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen's capital
At least five people were killed and 34 others wounded when a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a Metal Workshop near a school in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, residents and medic said.
2019-04-08 -
U.S. donates 37 armored vehicles to Albanian armed forces
The U.S. government donated 37 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles ( MRAPs) to the Albanian Armed Forces in a ceremony held here on Thursday, a help to boost Albania's military capabilities.
2019-04-05 -
DPRK's verified demolition of nuke test site to cause sanctions relief by U.S.: S.Korean presidential adviser
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's verified dismantlement of its nuclear test site could lead to partial sanctions relief by the United States, an adviser for South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday.
2019-04-04 -
Philippine Navy chief, landing dock ship to attend China fleet review
The Philippine Navy will sendi its strategic sealift vessel BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) to take part in China's multinational fleet review later this month.
2019-04-03 -
India, Pakistan troops exchange fire in Kashmir
Troops of India and Pakistan Tuesday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions along the Line of Control (LoC), which divides Kashmir, officials said.
2019-04-03 -
Indian MiG-27 fighter jet crashes, pilot ejects safely
An Indian Air Force MiG-27 fighter jet crashed in Sirohi district in southern Rajasthan state on Sunday, but the pilot ejected safely, official sources said.
2019-03-31 -
Russia urges U.S. to stop interfering in Venezuela
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday warned the United States against further interfering in Venezuela's domestic affairs and stirring up speculations about Russia conducting military operations in the South American country.
2019-03-31 -
Russia's 1st post-Soviet era military transport aircraft completes maiden flight
Russia's light military transport plane Ilyushin Il-112V successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday, the aircraft's designer Ilyushin Aviation Complex said.
2019-03-31 -
U.S. Air Force grounds B-1 bomber fleet
The commander of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command ordered a safety stand-down of the B-1B Lancer fleet on Thursday.
2019-03-29 -
U.S. Air Force picks location for first B-21 base
The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday announced that Ellsworth Air Force Base in the state of South Dakota has been selected as the preferred location for its first operational B-21 Raider bomber and formal training unit.
2019-03-28 -
Security Council members regret U.S. decision on Golan Heights
Most United Nations Security Council members expressed regret on Wednesday over the decision by the United States to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
2019-03-28 -
Myanmar military columns attacked by insurgents in western state
Myanmar military columns have been attacked by the Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic insurgent group, in western Rakhine state, leaving casualties from both sides, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services said on Wednesday.
2019-03-27 -
Japan deploys armed units to southwestern islands, likely to trigger backlash from locals
Japan on Tuesday deployed two Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) units to islands in the county's southwest, in part to purportedly bolster its disaster response capabilities in a move likely to upset locals.
2019-03-26 -
Israel, Gaza militants resume attacks despite Egyptian-brokered cease-fire
Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip resumed mutual attacks early on Tuesday, just hours after an Eyptian-brokered cease-fire came into effect, local media reported.
2019-03-26 -
Israeli warplanes strike Gaza in response to rocket attack
Israeli warplanes attacked on Monday evening military posts and facilities that belong to militant groups in the Gaza Strip in response to earlier rocket attack into Israel.
2019-03-26 -
Russia says to respond to possible U.S. anti-missile tests
Russia will take necessary measures if the United States implements its plans to conduct anti-missile tests, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday.
2019-03-23 -
Spotlight: Okinawa refuses to kowtow to Japan central gov't's plans to shift U.S. base
The Okinawa prefectural government on Friday filed a new lawsuit against the central government to retract approval given for landfill work for the relocation of a controversial U.S. base with Japan's southernmost prefecture.
2019-03-22 -
Russian jets escort U.S. strategic bomber over Baltic Sea
Two Russian Su-27 fighters escorted a U.S. B-52H strategic bomber over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea until it left the Russian border, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
2019-03-22 -
Russian Black Sea Fleet to get 13 new ships this year
The Russian Black Sea Fleet expects to get 13 combat ships this year, some of which will be equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles, TASS news agency quoted senior Russian military officials as saying Monday.
2019-03-19 -
Pentagon seeks 23 bln for military intelligence program
The U.S. Department of Defense said Monday it had requested 22.95 billion U.S. dollars to fund its military intelligence program (MIP) in fiscal year 2020.
2019-03-19 -
U.S. military considers keeping 1,000 soldiers in Syria: report
The U.S. military is mulling about leaving up to 1,000 troops in Syria, further drifting away from President Donald Trump's original plan of a total withdrawal, said U.S. media on Sunday.
2019-03-18 -
S.Korea to push for military talks with DPRK this year
South Korea's defense ministry said on Monday that it will push for military talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) this year to draw up measures for the implementation of the military agreement.
2019-03-18 -
Thousands rally in Okinawa to oppose U.S. base relocation plan
Thousands of Okinawa residents in southern Japan rallied on Saturday to oppose a relocation plan of a U.S. air base within the prefecture.
2019-03-17 -
Pakistan "shoots down" India spy drone: military
The Pakistan Army said Saturday that it has "shot down" an Indian spying quadcopter along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region.
2019-03-17 -
India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC: Indian military
Troops of India and Pakistan Saturday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Line of Control (LoC) dividing Kashmir, Indian military said.
2019-03-16 -
Russian ministry prepares multi-billion USD plan to develop Arctic resources
The Russian Natural Resources Ministry said Wednesday it had compiled and sent to the government for consideration a comprehensive plan to develop the country's Arctic resources to 2030 and beyond.
2019-03-14 -
Pentagon rolls out 718-bln-USD budget for fiscal year 2020
The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday rolled out its 718.3-billion-U.S.-dollar budget request for fiscal year 2020, with a substantial hike in war funding aimed at circumventing budget gap.
2019-03-13 -
Trump proposes stiff domestic spending cuts, boost in defense money in fiscal 2020 budget
U.S. President Donald Trump presented to Congress on Monday a budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 that contained stiff spending cuts across non-defense federal agencies and a hike in defense money.
2019-03-12 -
Int'l security, defense exhibition kicks off in Baghdad
The 8th edition of International Security and Defense Exhibition was launched on Saturday in the Iraqi capital with participation of 102 foreign weapons production companies from 20 countries.
2019-03-10 -
ROK and U.S. sign defense cost deal
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States signed the Special Measures Agreement (SMA) Friday, calling for an 8.2 percent hike in Seoul's share of the cost of the American troops stationed in the ROK.
2019-03-08 -
Russian fighter intercepts U.S. spy plane near Russian airspace
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet has intercepted a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft approaching the Russian airspace over the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
2019-03-08