French defense firm Nexter has revealed its next generation tank gun concept: a 140mm gun firing telescoped ammunition. Nexter calls the system ASCALON, which nominally stands for “Autoloaded and SCALable… Continue reading "Nexter Reveals Concept for Next-Generation Tank Armament"
Somalia’s lower house of parliament voted to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo’s term by two years on Monday, amidst a continued stalemate on how to proceed with long-delayed national elections.… Continue reading "Somali General Threatens To Seize Mogadishu Airport As President Extends Term"
On 13 April, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the US will be deploying an additional 500 troops to Germany. An official statement by US Army Europe and… Continue reading "US Deploying Additional Troops to Germany"
The Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), General Paul Funk, has been appointed to conduct an independent review of US Africa Command’s investigation into the… Continue reading "Independent Review Of AFRICOM Manda Bay Attack Investigation To Be Conducted"
The Taliban have announced that they will not be participating in any peace talks as long as foreign forces remain in Afghanistan, despite statements today by US Secretary of State… Continue reading "Taliban Announce Boycott Of Peace Talks As NATO Forces To Withdraw By September 11"
Last week, the United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a paper detailing US-Japan relations. While covering many aspects including trade and internal politics, security was also a major concern.… Continue reading "Congressional Research Service Assess Cooperation with Japan"
According to an official statement from the official Saudi Press agency, three soldiers have been executed for high treason. In an unusual move, the names of the three soldiers have… Continue reading "Three Saudi Soldiers Executed for High Treason"
Last week, the German Ministry of Defense announced that it is seeking volunteers for a new homeland security program. The initial project idea calls for around 1,000 volunteers to be… Continue reading "German Military Seeking Homeland Security Volunteers"
The Royal Australian Navy commissioned its newest Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment ship, the HMAS Supply, at Fleet Base East in Sydney on 10 April. HMAS Supply is the first of two… Continue reading "Royal Australian Navy Commissions Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Ship HMAS Supply"
On 8 April, the US Space Force revealed the planned organization of its new Space Systems Command (SSC). Once conditions are met, including the nomination of a SSC Commander by… Continue reading "Space Force Reveals Space Systems Command Organization"