US State Dept approves sale of F-35 aircraft to Czech Republic

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions and related equipment to the Czech Republic in a deal valued at up to $5.62 billion, the Pentagon said Thursday. Tap ...

Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over insurgency report

Burkina Faso's military government suspended a French television news channel for a report on a jihadi insurgency which it said lacked objectivity and credibility — the latest in a crackdown on for...

In a first, India gifts active warship to Vietnam

An active duty missile corvette of the Indian Navy is on its way to Vietnam as a gift, the first warship given by India to any country. Tap for more details.

Factbox: Wagner's global operations; gold, oil and war

The abortive mutiny by Russia's Wagner group last week calls into question the fate of the group's wide network of military and commercial operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tap ...

Majority of Americans now support arming Ukraine, Reuters/Ipsos poll says

The two-day poll charted a rise in support for arming Ukraine — with 65% of the respondents approving of the shipments compared with 46% in a May poll. Tap for more details.

Kremlin refers questions about General Surovikin's fate to the defense ministry

The Kremlin on Thursday declined to answer questions about Russian General Sergei Surovikin, whose status and location have not been made public since an abortive armed mercenary mutiny Saturday. T...

US Marine veteran pleads not guilty in Jordan Neely killing on New York subway

The former U.S. Marine sergeant accused of fatally strangling Jordan Neely, a homeless man, in a chokehold in a New York subway car last month pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and crim...

Cuba and Russian defense ministers discuss joint “technical military” projects

The defense ministers of Cuba and Russia discussed the development of joint "technical military" projects this week at a meeting in Moscow, according to media reports and Russia's defense ministry ...

Hungarian parliament delays vote on Swedish NATO membership

The Hungarian parliament's house committee has rejected a proposal to schedule a vote on the ratification of Sweden's NATO membership for next week, a lawmaker of the opposition Democratic Coalitio...

Air strikes and clashes puncture Eid truce pledges in Sudan's capital

Air strikes and anti-aircraft fire rattled parts of Sudan's capital Khartoum on Wednesday, residents said — despite both factions declaring truces for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Tap for mor...

Czech lower house backs defense treaty with US in first vote

The lower house of the Czech parliament gave strong backing to a defense treaty with NATO ally the United States on Wednesday in an initial reading. Tap for more details.

Germany to speed up Mali pullout as UN mission ends

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told broadcaster ZDF on Wednesday that Germany is looking to pull its soldiers out of Mali faster — though still in an ordered manner, in light of the planne...

Analysis: Canada pressured by allies to up military spending

Canada is expected to boost military spending after a government review next month — but the increase is unlikely to comfort allies facing new threats and it could undermine the country's credibili...

US Supreme Court strikes down university race-conscious admissions policies

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious student admissions programs currently used at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina — in a setback to affirmative act...

US to send Ukraine more Bradleys, Strikers, HIMARS ammo

The United States will provide Kyiv with a new military package worth up to $500 million, the Pentagon said Tuesday — as Russia deals with the aftermath of a mutiny by mercenaries. Tap for more det...