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24 April

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Trump Rules Out Striking Iran With Nuclear Weapon

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.

24 April

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Confirms Peru Purchase of 12 Fighter Jets Despite Row

Lockheed Martin confirmed the purchase by Peru of 12 F-16 fighter jets in a deal that sparked fierce divisions within Peru's government.

24 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

French, UK Defense Chiefs Eye ‘Real Progress’ in Hormuz Plan

Britain and France voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage.

24 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Operators Can Down Targets From Thousands of Kilometers Away

Ukraine said it could down Russian drones from thousands of kilometers away, after a lawmaker said he had controlled a drone interceptor from outside the country.

24 April

Asia Pacific

The Japanese national flag waves amidst blooming cherry blossoms under a clear sky in Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Intelligence Bill Clears Lower House

Japan's lower house approved a bill to upgrade Tokyo's intelligence capacity, the latest step in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's campaign to boost the nation's defense and security apparatus.

23 April

Middle East

Damaged buildings are seen in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Dahieh in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 19, 2026, after Israeli strikes and days after a 10-day ceasefire took effect at midnight on April 17.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Iran Peace Talks Stall

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said Thursday, as the US remained at a standstill in negotiations with Iran to end the Middle East war.

23 April

Technology

Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar. Photo: Raytheon

Bea Castañeda

LTAMDS Explained: The US Army’s New 360-Degree Air Defense Radar

This LTAMDS guide breaks down the radar’s development, its full-sphere coverage advantage, and why it marks a shift in modern battlefield sensing.

23 April

Arms

A Gepard anti-aircraft gun system is seen parked on the side of an asphalt road. The tank is painted with a dark green and brown camouflage. Its two gun barrels are pointed to the upper-left, angled at around 45 degrees. The background is a landscape of green-leaved trees.

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium Commits Refurbished Gepard Air Defense Systems for Ukraine

Belgium has pledged to deliver 15 overhauled Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia.

23 April

Air