Kazakhstan studies other countries' experience in urban military actions
A military-scientific conference for officers of Air Forces was held at the Military-Engineering Institute of Radionics and Communication in Almaty.
Missile plan to go ahead despite test failure: US
The US military will go ahead with the deployment of a missile defense system in Alaska despite the recent test failure of an interceptor missile.
Egypt army to intervene if unrest erupts: minister
Egypt's defence minister has warned that the army will intervene if violence breaks out in the country where opponents of President Mohamed Morsi are planning rallies against him this month.
Kazakhstan and Spain enhance military cooperation
Defense Ministers of the two countries Adilbek Dzhaksybekov and Pedro Morenes Eulate met in Astana for talks.
Joint air defense system with Russia to improve Kazakhstan's defense capacity
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov took part in the meeting of the Defense Ministers Council of CIS countries.
US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States, stepping up pressure on Beijing over the issue ahead of a key summit between their leaders.
Hagel to discuss cyberthreat with Chinese
The United States must develop "rules of the road" with China and other countries to mitigate cyberthreats.
Kazakhstan and Russia to continue cooperation in defense
Kazakhstan and Russia will continue cooperating in defense industry.
US study sees China 'coercive power' on Japan
China will likely use its growing power to try to force its way with Japan but it is doubtful that Beijing will enter a Cold War-style confrontation with the United States.
Disputed islands covered by US-Japan accord: Hagel
Islands at the center of a territorial row between Japan and China are covered by a military protection accord between Washington and Tokyo.
Pentagon requests more funding for Israel's 'Iron Dome'
The Pentagon has requested $220.3 million in 2014 to bolster Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system despite broader cuts to US military spending, according to budget documents.
US boosts missile defence, N. Korea warns of nuclear strike
The United States has scrambled to reinforce its Pacific missile defences, preparing to send ground-based interceptors to Guam.
US vows to defend itself, allies amid N. Korea crisis
The United States vowed to defend itself and its regional allies Tuesday after North Korea again stepped up its warlike rhetoric and the UN warned that the crisis could spin out of control.
Kazakhstan peacemakers to avoid missions causing mixed public reaction
They do not include missions that may cause mixed reaction of our major partners or the society: Kazakhstan Defense Ministry
Rising China disregarding neighbours: Japan study
The rising might of China is causing it to act with increasing disregard towards its neighbours.
Kazakhstan interested in expanding cooperation with NATO
Kazakhstan Defense Minister met with NATO Secretary General's Special Representative and new NATO officer on interaction with Central Asia.
US to boost missile defenses against N. Korea
The US Friday said it would bolster defenses against a possible North Korean missile strike a week after Pyongyang threatened a "pre-emptive" nuclear attack against its arch-foe.
Afghan leader alleges US-Taliban collusion
President Hamid Karzai has accused the United States of colluding with the Taliban to justify its presence in Afghanistan, dumbfounding US officials during a problematic visit by the new Pentagon chief.
Suicide bomb in Kabul during Hagel visit: officials
A large suicide bomb exploded near the defence ministry in central Kabul during a visit to the Afghan capital on Saturday by new US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Hagel confirmed as next US secretary of defense
The US Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense Tuesday, ending a long and acrimonious nomination process and handing President Barack Obama a boost as he fills his second-term cabinet.