German cabinet approves action against Islamic State
The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State militants in Syria.
UK-led joint force launched to tackle common threats
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon committed the UK to a leading role in the new joint force.
Russia deploys S-400 anti-aircraft missiles in Syria
Russia has deployed a S-400 missile system in Syria to protect its aircraft.
Turkey says it has shot down a Russian jet in its airspace
Turkish F-16's have reportedly shot down a Russian Su-24 (pictured) this morning near the Syrian border after it violated Turkish airspace.
French offered use of British air base on Cyprus
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that Britain is going to let France use its RAF base, RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus for bombing raids against Islamic State in Syria. RAF Akrotiri is a large Royal Air Force station. It is located in the Western Sovereign Base Area, one of two areas which comprise Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a British Overseas Territory,...
US Marines say F-35 could deploy to Middle East
The US Marine Corps said they are capable of deploying their F-35B's to the Middle East for combat, if necessary.
UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces
The UK will provide nearly £1 million worth of equipment to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) to support them through the colder months.
Iraq seizes Canadian Forces aircraft
Iraqi officials temporarily seized a military aircraft carrying weapons for Canadian special forces in Kurdistan.
South Korea purchase additional Harpoon missiles
The US government have approved the sale of submarine-launched Harpoon missiles and associated equipment to South Korea.
Scrapping F-35 plans not likely to offer savings for Canada
Experts are sceptical that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government will generate any savings from scrapping Canada's F-35 purchase plan.
