Xi, Putin Hail ‘New Era’ of Ties in United Front Against West
The leaders of China and Russia hailed a “new era” in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front...
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Algeria and Russia Aim to Boost Military Ties
The head of Algeria’s army hosted Russia’s top security official on Monday to discuss boosting their military ties, the defense...
Israel’s Netanyahu Names Ex-General Yoav Galant as Defense Minister
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has named former general Yoav Galant as defense minister in his upcoming cabinet, a spokesperson...
Russia Backs Serbia as Kosovo Tensions Soar
The Kremlin said Wednesday Russia “supports” its ally Serbia amid the Balkan country’s increasingly strained relations with neighboring Kosovo over...
US Senate OKs $858 Billion Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate has passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for...
S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee
The administration of South Korean Presidential Yoon Suk-Yeol has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military...
Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact
Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos recently signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral...
Philippines to Expedite US Defense Agreement on Base Access
The Philippines will expedite the implementation of a bilateral defense agreement with the US that permits American forces to access...
Burkina Junta Leader Resigns, Flees After Coup
Burkina Faso’s junta leader agreed to step down on Sunday, religious and community leaders said, two days after army officers...
Ex-Pentagon Chiefs Warn of Political Interference in Military
Former Pentagon chiefs warned Tuesday that the deep divisions in US politics are putting unwanted pressure on the armed forces...
