News about Military
US carrier joins S. Korea drill despite North anger
South Korea and a US strike force led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz kicked off Monday a joint naval drill slammed by North Korea as a "wanton" provocation and rehearsal for war.
13 May 2013
Russia flexes military muscle on Victory Day
Fighter jets screamed over Red Square and heavy tanks rumbled over its cobblestones Thursday as Russia flexed its military muscle on the anniversary of its costly victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
10 May 2013
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Victory Day
This great holiday teaches us that unity of a nation, peace and political stability is what matters most: Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev
09 May 2013
Military equipment exhibited in Semey to celebrate May 7
Missile forces and artillery vehicles were exhibited next to the building of city’s Akimat in Semey.
09 May 2013
Outdoor military vehicles museum opened in Kostanay
The only Kazakhstan’s outdoor military vehicles museum has been opened in Kostanay.
08 May 2013
Military parade will demonstrate Kazakhstan's combat power to CSTO and NATO: expert
First Kazakhstan Military Parade that will be held on May 7 is a demonstration of Kazakhstan's combat power to international organizations.
05 May 2013
Kazakhstan Armed Forces show combat power at Military Parade rehearsal
General rehearsal of the first Kazakhstan’s May 7 Military Parade was held at the 40th military base Otar in Zhambyl oblast.
05 May 2013
As war games end, N. Korea cools fiery rhetoric
After weeks of soaring tensions over US-South Korean war games that ended this week, North Korea has toned down its warlike rhetoric in what observers say is a sign that it may now be ready to talk.
03 May 2013
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.
03 May 2013
S. Korea vows aid for firms hit by Kaesong exit
South Korea on Thursday pledged about $270 million in financial aid for firms hit by the withdrawal from a joint industrial zone in North Korea that has fallen victim to military tensions.
02 May 2013
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.
01 May 2013
N. Korea ignores overture on industrial zone: Seoul
North Korea has ignored a plea by South Korean businessmen to visit a joint industrial zone on Tuesday for talks on its future, amid fears of a permanent closure.
30 April 2013
US-South Korea wrap up joint military drills
The United States and South Korea on Tuesday wrapped up joint military drills that infuriated North Korea, raising hopes for an easing of cross-border military tensions.
30 April 2013
Kazakhstan to put new missile and artillery ship afloat tomorrow
Kazakhstan's Oral missile and artillery ship will be put float in Uralsk on April 30, 2013.
29 April 2013
Family of pilot killed in MIG-31 crash receives 1 million tenge
Governor of Karaganda Oblast transferred 1 million tenge to the family of Marat Yedigeev who died in the crash of MIG-31 military plane.
29 April 2013
S. Korean workers set to leave joint factory zone
South Korean workers were due to start returning Saturday from a jointly run industrial park in North Korea after Seoul announced a complete withdrawal following months of military tensions.
28 April 2013
Few women opt for frontline combat roles in Australia
Fewer than 20 women have applied for frontline combat roles in Australia since new policies allowing all military positions to be filled on merit rather than gender.
25 April 2013
Equipment failure blamed for MIG-31 crash in Karaganda oblast
Equipment failure was the main reason of the MIG-31 military aircraft crash in Karaganda oblast.
24 April 2013
China plans second, larger aircraft carrier: state media
China is planning a second and larger aircraft carrier, state media Wednesday quoted a senior naval officer as saying, after commissioning its first such ship last year.
24 April 2013
MIG-31 military airplane crashes in Kazakhstan
A military airplane crashed in Karaganda Oblast in central Kazakhstan. One man was killed in the crash.
24 April 2013