French Super Étendard strike fighter retires
The Super Étendard has retired from French service. Their last operational deployment was in support of Opération Chammal against Islamic State.
Russian bombers destroy Islamic State targets in Syria
Six Tu-22M3 bombers took off from Russia and carried out air strikes on Islamic State targets in the Syrian province of Homs, the Russian Defense Ministry has revealed.
The Netherlands and Germany to test joint missile defence
In October the Netherlands and Germany will test joint operations of their Patriot missile defence systems, it has been reported.
Heron drone crashes in Israel
An Israeil Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle has crashed during a training flight near Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel.
Russia ‘has thwarted’ two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea
Russia says it has thwarted two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea, following a "massive fire fight.. Ukraine denies the Russian claims.
Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired from Yemen
Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV have reported that Saudi Arabia has intercepted two missiles fired at the country by Yemen's armed Houthi movement.
WATCH: F-35B trials aboard USS Wasp
The F-35B completed the first round of ship suitability testing aboard the USS Wasp off the coast of Virginia in October 2011.
US ship visits China for first time since South China Sea ruling
The visit is reportedly aimed to 'build relationships' with the Chinese Navy.
Islamic State threaten to attack Miss Universe pageant
Islamic State have threatened to attack the Miss Universe pageant if it is held in the Philippines.
Russian Tu-160M2 on track for first flight in 2019
A new Russian supersonic bomber variant, the upgraded Tupolev Tu-160M2 Blackjack, is expected to make its first flight in 2019.