Russian arms sales soar on domestic spending
Sales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow's investments despite a downturn in global defence spending, a...
Desperate shortages leave Ukraine ill-prepared for trauma of war
With Ukraine still trapped in a Soviet-era approach to mental health and psychiatric hospitals so under-funded that some have less...
Assertive Russia causes military rethink in Sweden
With an assertive Russia next door, Sweden has started to beef up its military after a decade of downsizing, but...
Brazil’s Rousseff inaugurates nuclear sub shipyard
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff inaugurated Friday a naval shipyard that will oversee construction of a nuclear-powered submarine and four others...
Pakistan adds home-made fighter jets to airforce
The head of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) said Tuesday that Pakistan had introduced 50 home-assembled multi-role JF-17 Thunder fight jets...
India, France say will press ahead with Rafale Fighter Jet deal
The French and Indian defence ministers agreed to press ahead with negotiations on the sale of 126 Rafale fighter jets...
China will not go to war for North Korea: former general
China will not step in to save neighboring North Korea if the Pyongyang regime collapses or starts a war, a...
Iranian Leader Tells Armed Forces to Stay Ready for Combat
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iranian navy officials on Sunday to improve their capability for combat, irrespective of political negotiations which...
Frontrunners emerge for top Pentagon job
A pair of frontrunners have emerged to take charge at the Pentagon after President Barack Obama announced the departure of...
France at the UN warns North Korea over nuclear threat
France warned North Korea on Monday that it would likely face more UN sanctions if it follows through on threats...
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