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Horror as 13 killed after military plane crashes near houses and bursts into flames
Horrifying pictures show the military plane engulfed by huge flames.
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as more Iranian flights restricted
CAIRO/DUBAI Sept 25 (Reuters) - Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to discuss help for Saudi Arabia as it faces attacks by Yemen's Houthis, while ...
SR-71 spy plane vanishes from California base as NASA offers clues
NASA’s final SR-71 Blackbird spy plane has vanished from its display pad at Edwards Air Force Base.
Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
Deaths reported after military plane crash in 'residential' area
A military plane has crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 13 people dead - several senior military figures are among those killed
Don't mention genetics: Sebastien Pocognoli facing his own World Cup to win over Tartan Army
Four games in 11 days for new head coach and new-look squad
Royal Navy's brand new £1.4billion submarine sails for first time - complete with mega Tomahawk cruise missiles
Built and tested over more than 13 years, the 97-metre-long HMS Agamemnon is armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Spearfish torpedoes, and is designed to hunt enemy submarines while protecting Britain's nuclear deterrent
The US Air Force Is Holding Daily Meetings To Find Spare Parts For Its B-52 & B-1 Bombers
How the USAF's vintage bombers stay combat ready in 2026.
KELA and Fujitsu Enter into Cybersecurity Collaboration Agreement
From "defending after an attack" to "acting before an attack" - combining KELA’s global cyber threat intelligence with Fujitsu’s advanced service capabilities to accelerate Active Cyber Defense (ACD) in Japan
Trump orders steam catapults, but US Navy keeps EMALS alive
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has directed the Navy to switch back to steam catapults for new aircraft carriers. This retracement comes even as contracts are being awarded to enhance the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System. With substantial work already in progress on USS Doris Miller, reintroducing steam catapults may complicate design and operational aspects of modern carriers, particularly as China embraces electromagnetic technology on its new fleet.
North Korea Warns South Korea Over US-Led Defense Role
North Korea warned that South Korea could become a decisive target for collective retaliation if Seoul develops into a central hub for a US-led collective defense system, according to state media KCNA on Friday. The...
Catterick Garrison military barracks fire could burn through night
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene.
'We Do Not Wish To Continue': Iran President Says US 'Must Choose' Whether To End War
Pezeshkian said Iran was willing to resolve its differences with Washington through dialogue rather than further military action.
Alberta separation group releases report touting affordable transition to independence
An independence organization is the latest group to try to price out what it might cost should Alberta decide to become a sovereign nation, although critics say the new report omits major expenses such as military spending, Indigenous supports, and Alberta's share of the federal debt.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action
The prime minister described the risk of an action by the country's southern neighbour as remote, but said "it would be irresponsible" not to prepare.
Greek-operated air defense system shoots down missile in Saudi Arabia
Since 2021, Greece has deployed a US-made Patriot air defense battery operated by Greek personnel in Saudi Arabia, under an agreement to help protect the kingdo...
At Trump meeting, Xi Jinping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict
Chinese president’s proposals for lessening tensions come amid period of intense competition between the two countries over AI and trade
Carney tells NYT he looked at ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S. invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’d looked at “extreme tail risk” when asked whether he considered U.S. military action. Read more.
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