Militants target Iraq security forces as 40 killed
Militants killed 25 Iraqi security forces members in a wave of attacks on Thursday, and 15 people died in other attacks, including 10 in twin bombings targeting mourners.
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.
US considering speeding up Afghan pullout: report
The United States is seriously considering speeding up the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan because of frustration with President Hamid Karzai.
US Navy bolsters presence in Gulf
The US Navy has deployed three additional coastal patrol ships to its Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, bolstering America's presence in the strategic Gulf.
Pakistan could soon end Afghan war: Kabul army chief
Pakistan could end the Afghan war "in weeks" if it were serious about peace, and is complicit in US drone strikes despite its denunciations of the anti-militant campaign.
China, Russia to hold naval drills: media
China and Russia will hold their second joint naval exercises from Friday, state media said, as Beijing and Tokyo row over disputed islands in the East China Sea.
US has no 'plan B' for Bahrain naval base: officer
The US military has failed to prepare a realistic "plan B" if political turmoil forces the closure of a vital naval base in Bahrain.
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.
US to sell military helicopters to Thailand
The United States plans to sell six Lakota military helicopters to Thailand worth an estimated $77 million.
'Friends of Syria' meeting in Doha to discuss aid for rebels
Foreign ministers of the "Friends of Syria" group meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss military help and other aid for rebels after an onslaught by government forces who have retaken key areas.
US-Taliban talks stumble before they even start
Inept handling of a US bid to open peace talks with the Taliban has left Afghan President Hamid Karzai fuming and fueled fears that America is ready to cut and run at any cost.
Top US general, diplomat clash over Syria: report
Top US military officer General Martin Dempsey has clashed with Secretary of State John Kerry over the merits of bombing Syria's regime at a White House meeting.
US to open peace talks with Taliban
The United States and the Taliban cleared the decks for peace talks Tuesday even as a deadly attack on US troops underlined the still furious nature of their decade-long war.
Americans and Italians inspect Kazakhstan military units
Inspectors from the U.S., Turkey and Italy have visited Almaty and Taldykorgan military camps and Otar 40th military base.
Obama skeptical on major military action in Syria
President Barack Obama expressed skepticism Monday that setting up a no-fly zone in Syria or other major US military action could save lives or tip the balance against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Jordan can protect itself from Syria war threats: king
King Abdullah II vowed Sunday to protect Jordan from the war in Syria, after the United States announced its warplanes and missiles will remain in the kingdom at the end of military exercises.
US gives Israeli minister a ride in V-22 Osprey aircraft
Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon got to fly in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft during a US visit Friday, as his country weighs whether to buy the American military plane.
Militants blow up historic Pakistan building: officials
Militants blew up a historic building in violence-plagued southwest Pakistan after shooting dead a guard in a predawn attack on Saturday.
Kazakhstan and Spain enhance military cooperation
Defense Ministers of the two countries Adilbek Dzhaksybekov and Pedro Morenes Eulate met in Astana for talks.
Syria rebels converge on airbase as US mulls support
Syrian rebels have clashed with government troops after converging on a military airport in Aleppo.