military

Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops

France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.

Read More »

Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget

Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.

Read More »

After Taliban Takeover, Pakistan Focuses on Military Modernization

Amid spiraling debt and economic instability, Pakistan has nonetheless increased defense spending to bolster its military.

Read More »

Tokyo Official: Japan, US May Lose Military Edge Over China

Japan and the United States may lose their military-technological edge over China, according to a defense official from Tokyo.

Read More »

Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs

Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies.

Read More »

Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea.

Read More »

Report: 2 in 3 Females in UK Military Suffer Abuse, Sexual Harassment

Two out of three female military personnel in the UK have experienced some form of abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, or discrimination throughout their careers, a UK Parliament Defence Committee report revealed.

Read More »

Eight Killed in Militia Attacks in Eastern DR Congo

Seven civilians and a soldier have been killed in two assaults by the notorious ADF militia in the Beni region of eastern DR Congo, local sources said on Thursday.

Read More »