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Senate seeks to extend education funding to unity, military schools

The Senate has passed a bill for a second reading to extend education funding and interventions to federal unity colleges and Armed Forces secondary school Read…

IDF says Hezbollah moving weapons that the Lebanese Army claimed to have already seized

IDF provides footage showing Hezbollah moving weapons which Lebanese army was supposed to seize; Air force later followed, destroyed assets, but Lebanese army a…

IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in October 7 abduction of Shani Louk

In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq advanced terrorist attacks against Israeli troops and attempted to rebuild Hamas terrorist …

Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report

New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.

Senate considers increased funding for unity colleges, armed forces schools as bill passes second reading

The proposed amendments would identify federal unity colleges and armed forces senior secondary schools for direct intervention to address their infrastructure …

Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks

Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargoNato is deploying additional militar…

Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

OSLO — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo with top U.S. envoys on Tuesday in a bid to get strained relations with Washington "on a more c…

France to deploy troops, admits to failures over weekend unrest

PARIS — France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, ackn…

Ukraine thankful that intelligence on missile strikes ‘works now’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

The Ukrainian leader says talks with US envoys covered security guarantees and he hopes to hear Russia’s response tomorrowNordic correspondentAs well as Steve W…

Taoiseach flings accusation of past 'Nazi' support at Sinn Féin in Dáil row

Mary Lou McDonald accused the government of “moving away from peacekeeping and towards military adventurism”.

Kate entertains Omani royals in a £260 midi dress alongside William and Charles after Harry spoke out to say he wants reconciliation with family

Kate, 44, joined the King, Queen, and the Prince of Wales to greet the Omani ruler amid a spectacular display of military pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle t…

Russian missile and drone blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S. and European officials in Norway

Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people.

US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape

A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.

Mauritanian gold prospector killed in drone strike near Morocco-Mauritania border

A Mauritanian gold prospector was killed yesterday when a group of prospectors came under a drone strike in the Gleibat El Foula area, on the Moroccan side of t…

From Harmonyville to the U.S. Air Force: At just 18, Belizean airman Jahmanie James celebrates graduation and U.S. citizenship

By Breaking Belize News Staff: At just 18 years old, Belizean-born Jahmanie Justice James is celebrating two major milestones: graduating from United States Air…

Iran parliamentary commission reviews plan to expand Air Force capabilities

Tehran, IRNA – A plan to expand the Iran Army Air Force’s capabilities was reviewed during a Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission meetin…

Flying drones are a risky way to rescue wounded troops. A Ukrainian official says they're a 'lifeline of last resort.'

Ukrainian forces used a heavy-lift drone to save a wounded soldier from the front lines, calling the mission a first.

Norway to receive Chunmoos in 2028, reach IOC in 2029: Norwegian army leader

Another component in deterring Russia, Acting Chief of the Norwegian Army Trond Nilsen told Breaking Defense, is having the Finnmark Brigade fully operational b…

Deadly Russian drone strike on park in Ukraine ‘a pure atrocity’, says Zelensky

Nigerian Army Deepens Defence Ties with Rwanda, as COAS Calls for Modern Military Training, Exchange Programmes

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening African-led…

Russia Strikes Dnipropetrovsk Region Over 70 Times, Killing 2, Wounding 7

Russian forces struck four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region over 70 times on Tuesday, Oct. 20, killing two men and injuring seven people. According to the…

Nato-nærværet ved Svartehavet styrkes etter angrep på lasteskip

Nato sender flere patruljefly, radarsystemer og droner til Svartehavet, opplyser forsvarsalliansen.

US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight

The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval

China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.

Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products

“We could continue to solely invest in it ourselves with the support of our current shareholders. We could think about broadening that base of investments, or w…

Troops deployed and curfews enforced to quell France riots

A massive security operation will be in place ahead of planned protests this weekend, ministers have said.

NATO wzmocni obecność na Morzu Czarnym po atakach na statki

NATO wzmocni obecność na Morzu Czarnym po atakach na statki

Ghost Shark Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles’ Payload Bay Seen For First Time

Ghost Shark will deploy aerial drones, lay mines, and execute seabed resupply missions as part of Australia’s new undersea arsenal. The post Ghost Shark Extra-L…

Russian drone strikes home improvement superstore in Mykolaiv Oblast: two women injured

Two women have been injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on the Epicentr home improvement superstore in the city of Pervomaisk in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Local production underway for Norway’s future Leopard 2A8 fleet

Norway has already begun to receive Leopard 2A8 tank manufactured by KNDS Deutschland and will now also locally-produce units.