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28 May

French Horizon Air Defense Destroyer Intercepts Supersonic Target

The French Navy said that one of its air-defense destroyers intercepted a supersonic target during a military exercise at sea.

27 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Sukhoi Developing Russia’s First Supersonic Single-Engine Stealth Aircraft

Aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi is developing Russia’s first supersonic “single-engine light tactical fighter,” state media reported.

26 May

Inder Singh Bisht

France Completes Maiden Trial of Rafale F4-1 Aircraft

Two F4-1 Rafale aircraft test flew for the first time last month as part of the “readiness for use review campaign” in France’s Istres.

26 May

Armenian reservists in the Shusha region early November

Staff Writer With AFP

Armenia Says Soldier Killed in Shootout With Azerbaijani Forces

An Armenian soldier was killed Tuesday in a border shootout with Azerbaijani forces, Armenia's defense ministry said.

25 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Marines Add Anti-Drone Units

The Russian Marine Corps has added anti-drone units to its ranks to combat the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles on land and sea, Russian media reported.

25 May

A man works on a laptop during the 11th International Cybersecurity Forum.

Tong Ong

AI ‘One Ring to Rule Them All,’ Says UK Army Cyber Chief

Artificial intelligence will be central to emerging technologies such as quantum computing, biotechnology, and the military’s use of cyberspace, the UK military’s cyber chief said.

24 May

A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone at Geçitkale military air base near Gazimağusa (Famagusta) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprup, 2019.

Marianne Besas

Poland to Become First NATO Member to Buy Turkish Bayraktar Drones

Poland is expected to become the first NATO member to purchase Turkish-made drones after its defense minister revealed plans for the country to buy 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones.

21 May