European Union countries pledge closer defence co-operation, UK not involved
20 European Union countries will today sign a pledge to co-operate closely on defence with the UK government not involved in the defence pledge.
US carriers in large Pacific operation amid North Korea tensions
The USS Ronald Reagan, USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt strike groups will commence a three-carrier strike force exercise in the Western Pacific this week.
Government announce plans to ‘step up commitment’ to European security to counter Russia
The Government say they are increasing the British commitment to European security.
Russia downscales plans to modernise only aircraft carrier citing budget cuts
Plans to modernise the Admiral Kuznetsov have been downscaled due severe cuts to the Russian defence budget, according to Russian media reports.
Terror attack hits New York City
A vehicle has been driven into people in Lower Manhattan, New York City in what is being described as a terrorist attack.
USS Carl Vinson conducts F-35C flight operations as project advances
F-35C jets operated aboard the USS Carl Vinson as the aircraft carrier trained off the coast of Southern California.
Long delayed HMAS Hobart finally enters service
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the first of three new Air Warfare Destroyers, HMAS Hobart, in a traditional ceremony in Sydney.
First A330 MRTT for France makes maiden flight
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. The A330 MRTT has also been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Coalition strikes continue in Iraq and Syria
Coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements officials reported today.
Coalition strikes against Islamic State continue in Syria and Iraq
Coalition military forces continue to attack Islamic State, conducting multiple strikes over the last few days, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
