Nigeria rescues 338 Boko Haram captives
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 captives from Boko Haram camps in a north-eastern forest, the Nigerian military claim.
Pakistan acquires junked, 50 year old trainer T37s for free
Pakistan has signed a government to government deal to acquire 34 Cessna Tweet T37 trainer aircraft free of cost from Turkey.
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian attacker in Hebron
A Palestinian who stabbed an Israeli soldier has been shot dead by security forces, Israeli authorities said, as a five-week wave of violence continued.
Russian aircraft near USS Ronald Reagan prompts scramble
Two Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew within one mile of the USS Ronald Reagan, prompting the aircraft carrier to scramble its jets.
UK to contribute defence assets to boost security in Malta
According to a recent MoD press release, the UK will contribute defence assets to support Maltese security operations.
2,000 Iranian troops now in Syria
Thousands of Iranian troops are in Syria, fighting for the Syrian government.
US to step up fight against Islamic State
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has indicated an increase in US military action in the Middle East against Islamic State.
US warship defies China, sails close to Chinese artificial island
A US Navy destroyer has sailed close to artificial islands built by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea in defiance of China.
Russia conducts exercise as carrier allegedly to sail to Syria
Russian naval forces have conducted exercises in the Barents Sea amid speculation that their only aircraft carrier could be preparing to travel to Syria.
