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26 May

A research platform developed through the Army’s Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance

US Military Paper Offers Insights on Energy-Efficient Robots

US Army researchers have found a way to design robotic, ground-mobile systems to operate efficiently off-road for defense.

26 May

Americas

This handout photograph taken on May 2, 2021 and released by Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense shows US soldiwrs and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers rising Afghanistan's national flag uring a handover ceremony to the Afghan National Army (ANA) army 215 Maiwand corps at Antonik camp in Helmand province.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon

The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.

25 May

Asia Pacific

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers march during the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing

Tong Ong

Chinese Surveillance Equipment Maker Has Ties to Country’s Military: Report

A surveillance-industry research company found that the world’s largest surveillance equipment maker has long-term links to the Chinese military.

25 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vows Support for Gaza Truce but No ‘Benefit’ for Hamas

Antony Blinken vowed support to help rebuild the battered Gaza Strip and shore up a truce between Hamas and Israel, but insisted the territory's Islamist militant rulers would not benefit from any aid.

24 May

Asia Pacific

Afghan soldiers arrive in a Humvee vehicle outside a prison during a raid in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Augustus 3, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghan Forces, Taliban Clash Near Capital

Afghan forces clashed with Taliban fighters in a provincial capital about 75 miles from Kabul, prompting the defense minister to take charge of a counteroffensive.

24 May

Americas

Tong Ong

US, South Korea Scrap Bilateral Missile Guidelines

The US has agreed to lift restrictions on South Korea's ability to develop missiles.

24 May

Americas

This file photo from 2019 shows an Iranian flag at Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Unclear Iran Ready for Nuclear Pact Return

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said it remains unclear whether Iran is "ready and willing" to take the necessary steps to return to compliance with the multination nuclear agreement.

21 May

Asia Pacific

Tong Ong

Russia to Supply S-400 SAM Systems to India in Q4: Source

Russia will begin supplying India with S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Russian news agency Interfax.

21 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Sanctions Two Yemeni Houthi Commanders

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against two of Yemen's Houthi rebel commanders, who are leading an offensive to seize the last northern government stronghold of Marib.

21 May

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