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Russia revises navy doctrine over NATO's 'inadmissible' expansion
Russia aims to boost the strategic positions of its navy on the Black Sea and seek to maintain an Atlantic and Mediterranean presence.
27 July 2015 08:48
Pentagon chief tries to calm Mideast jitters over Iran deal
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter sought to reassure anxious Middle East allies Tuesday over the Iran nuclear deal during a regional tour that includes stops in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
22 July 2015 12:38
Poroshenko faces new security crisis in western Ukraine
President Petro Poroshenko confronted a fresh crisis as a deadly standoff between interior ministry units and armed Ukrainian ultranationalists entered a third day in a western enclave near Hungary.
14 July 2015 11:38
British military should focus on drones, spy tech: Cameron
Britain's defence forces should spend more of their budget on spy planes, drones and covert forces to fight extremist militants, Prime Minister David Cameron said.
13 July 2015 11:26
Russia poses 'greatest threat' to US national security: Dunford
Russia now poses the greatest threat to US national security and its behavior is "nothing short of alarming," Marine General Joseph Dunford said.
10 July 2015 12:32
Kazakh Special Forces beat Chinese, Russian and American teams at international competition
Special Forces of Kazakhstan show high-quality of training during international competition for elite special forces.
08 July 2015 19:36
Ukraine leader lays out vision of new war-time constitution
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed constitutional changes giving sweeping powers to the regions but critically failing to address demands of pro-Russian militants in the separatist east.
02 July 2015 14:35
NATO keeps mum on 'Baltic brigade' request: Lithuania
NATO has vowed to hold "continuous" military exercises in eastern Europe to deter Russia but has yet to respond to a request by Baltic states for a permanent brigade.
02 July 2015 11:52
20 dead after Indonesian military plane crashes in flames
An Indonesian air force transport plane crashed shortly after take-off, exploding in a fireball in a city residential area and killing at least 20 people.
30 June 2015 15:02
Iraq PM 'retires' army chief of staff: spokesman
Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi has "retired" the army's chief of staff, the most senior officer removed since jihadists overran large parts of the country last year.
30 June 2015 12:55
NATO warns of risk of heavy fighting in Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg warned there was still a risk of heavy fighting in Ukraine and urged Russia to halt its support for pro-Moscow rebels.
25 June 2015 13:59
Ukraine rebels train child soldiers in the making
He is only 14 but already knows how to assemble a Kalashnikov rifle. Denis is a child soldier in the making.
24 June 2015 14:54
Pentagon chief to seek greater NATO support on Europe trip
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will visit his European counterparts this week to take stock of cooperation with NATO.
22 June 2015 11:46
Prince Harry serves last day in army career
Prince Harry ended his career with the British army after 10 years' service that saw him fight on the front line twice in Afghanistan.
20 June 2015 13:14
NATO flexes muscles in Poland war games
NATO flexed its muscles in Poland during the first full drill of its new spearhead force, a structure designed to boost security on its eastern flank.
19 June 2015 13:08
NATO says implementing 'biggest' defence boost since Cold War
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday the alliance was implementing its biggest defence reinforcement since the Cold War.
18 June 2015 12:09
Kazakhstan and US need to strengthen military cooperation: US Army Central Command Sergeant Major
Kazakhstan and the United States need to strengthen bilateral military cooperation - this opinion was voiced by US Army Central command sergeant major Ronnie Kelley.
17 June 2015 12:03
Russian fighter flies dangerously close to US plane: Pentagon
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to an American reconnaissance aircraft during an “unprofessional” intercept in international airspace over the Black Sea.
13 June 2015 11:31
Public in NATO countries against arming Ukraine: poll
A majority of citizens from eight NATO countries are against sending arms to Ukraine to help battle pro-Russian separatists.
10 June 2015 16:12
Obama poised to send more troops to train Iraqis
President Barack Obama appears poised to approve the deployment of hundreds more US training personnel to Iraq, in a bid to reverse gains by the Islamic State group.
10 June 2015 13:09