N. Korea names hawkish general new military chief
North Korea has appointed as its new military chief a hawkish general, widely believed to have directed the 2010 shelling of a South Korean border island.
First Military Parade held in Kazakhstan
The First Military Parade in the history of Kazakhstan and its Armed Forces was held at the 40th military base Otar on May 7.
Air combats to be part of May 7 military parade in Kazakhstan
The May 7 military parade in Kazakhstan will include air-to-air combat actions, aerial stunts and airmobile assault actions.
Prince Harry to spend 'six months with Australian army'
Planning is underway for Britain's Prince Harry to spend six months on secondment to the Australian army.
7 thousand militarymen to take part in May 7 military parade in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan army divisions will demonstrate their tactical skills and practical use of modern armament and vehicles of Kazakhstan’s Ground Forces and Air Defense Forces.
May 7 military parade to see 86 airplanes and helicopters in Kazakhstan
Involvement of unprecedented number of military vehicles and armament will be the main feature of the May 7 military parade: Ministry.
Kazakhstan needs new military education system
Kazakhstan army has three major problems that need to by resolves through improvement of equipment, management and military education.
Russian drones tested in Kazakhstan
Russian drones have been tested by the 36th air assault brigade of Kazakhstan Armed Forces.
First military parade to be held in Kazakhstan on May 7
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adulbek Dzhaksybekov has signed a decree to hold a military parade of Kazakhstan Armed Forces in commemoration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day (May 7).
Kazakhstan's military pilots pass tests
Military aviation pilots of the Air Defense Forces of Kazakhstan have passed exams for confirmation, certification and improvement of their qualification.
Chad emerges as regional superpower in Mali conflict
Claiming to have killed two Islamist leaders in the Mali conflict so far, Chad is emerging as a regional superpower whose strong army is brushing up the image of what was once most known as one of the world's poorest nations.
First paid military trainings kick off in Atyrau
The students will live in barracks for 24 days and get marching, physical and weapons trainings; they will also drive military vehicles.
French army tight-lipped on Mali intervention
More than seven weeks into its intervention to root out Islamist rebels in Mali, the French army keeps a tight lid on details of the operation -- a policy some call a public relations fumble.
Kazakhstan to test French military vehicles
Director General of Kazakhstan's KazSpetsExport held talks with President of RENAULT Truck Defense.
Kazakhstan Army to be used against swinging situation inside the country
President Nursultan Nazarbayev instructed to study the existing capacities of the country's Armed Forces and set several tasks to the law-enforcement authorities.
Kazakhstan senator calls to giving up CIS-made military aircrafts
Senator Gani Kassymov asked Kazakhstan Prime-Minister to stop procuring CIS-made military aircrafts for Kazakhstan army, special services and law-enforcement authorities.
Russian army vows to outlaw foot cloths by year end
Russia's defence minister expressed horror on Monday that soldiers were still wrapping cloths around their feet instead of wearing socks, and vowed the historic practice must end this year.
Mali crucible gives Hollande chance to forge new image
Francois Hollande's decision to order French forces into battle in Mali represents a watershed moment for a president derided by his critics as a compulsive ditherer.
Kazakhstan and Ukrainian Defense Ministers meet in Astana
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov met with Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Salamatin and Ukrainian military delegation in Astana.
Cannabis-made army uniform suggested at ideas contest in Taraz
One of the participants of Atameken Startup Weekend business-projects contest suggested to use cannabis in making of uniforms for Kazakhstan army.