Tank biathlon 2014: Kazakhstan tank damages track in individual trail race
On August 4, the first day of the competition, Kazakhstan's crew finished the individual trail race with dented armour and damaged track.
Tank Biathlon championship kicks off in Russia
Tank Biathlon 2014 international competition kicked off in Alabino military range close to Moscow on August 4.
Kazakhstan not among 35 most powerful militaries
Kazakhstan is in the 80th place in the ranking by conventional military strength according to the Global Firepower Index.
Two frontline soldiers commit suicide in S. Korea
South Korea's military confirmed the apparent suicides of two army privates, raising fresh questions over the deployment of young conscripts in frontline units after a deadly shooting spree last month.
New NATO commander for Europe takes over
US Admiral Mark Ferguson took up his new post as commander of NATO forces in Europe, taking over from another American, Admiral Bruce Clingan.
Kazakh helicopter squadron completes tactical flight exercises
Four helicopters of Kazakhstani Usharalsk Squadron have participated in tactical flight exercises.
UK to provide military equipment to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense will receive all terrain vehicles (ATV) and night vision equipment from the United Kingdom.
Italy's military cargo transit from Afghanistan ratified by Kazakhstan's Senate
The Upper Chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament has ratified the Agreement between the government of Kazakhstan and Italy on transit of military equipment and personnel via Kazakhstan’s territory.
North Korea fires 100 artillery shells into sea
North Korea fired 100 artillery shells into the sea Monday in a live-fire drill near the eastern maritime border with South Korea that followed a recent series of missile tests.
$2.6 billion worth of contracts signed at KADEX
The Third International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment KADEX in Astana was signing $2.6 billion worth of contracts.
Australian PM ribbed over 'cringe-worthy' Abe photo
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was taken to task on social media Thursday for tweeting a "cringe-worthy" photo of himself with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe posing by a giant tyre.
Kazakhstan to host joint military equipment enterprises
Kazakhstan is ready to partake in collaborative defense companies to manufacture weapon and military equipment in the country.
Queen smashes whisky, gives her name to Britain's biggest warship
Queen Elizabeth II smashed a bottle of whisky against Britain's biggest warship as she gave her name to the new aircraft carrier at a ceremony in Scotland.
N. Korea leader directs island assault drill
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un warned the South would "regret bitterly" any incursion of their disputed sea border as he directed a large-scale mock assault on an island, state media said.
US grounds entire F-35 fleet for engine probe
The United States military is grounding its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets as it completes additional engine inspections following a fire aboard an aircraft in Florida last week.
N. Korea fires two short-range rockets off coast
North Korea fired two short-range rockets off its east coast, South Korea said, the latest in a series of missile tests ahead of a state visit to Seoul by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Historic shift as Japan expands scope of military
Japan loosened the bonds on its powerful military, proclaiming the right to go into battle in defence of allies, in a highly controversial shift in the nation's pacifist stance.
Airbus, Boeing and Israel firm bid for S. Korea military deal
South Korea said Tuesday it is considering offers from plane giants Airbus and Boeing as well as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide air refuelling tankers in a deal estimated to be worth $1.38 billion.
S.Korea president apologises for army shooting
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye apologised Monday for a deadly front-line shooting rampage by an army conscript and called for a close look at abuses in barracks.
US says Mexican chopper crosses border, shoots twice
A Mexican military helicopter ventured around 100 yards (meters) into the United States and fired two shots, the US border security agency said Friday in a claim quickly denied by Mexico.