China, Tajikistan Conduct Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill after Taliban Takes Over Kabul
As the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan, China and Tajikistan started a two-day joint anti-terrorism drill to strengthen military preparedness. The drill conducted in Tajik capital Dushanbe is organized by China's Ministry of Public Security and Tajikistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs
Afghan Military Pilots, Staff Flee to Uzbekistan in 22 Aircraft, 24 Helicopters
Pilots and staff of the Afghan military reportedly utilized 22 aircraft and 24 helicopters to Uzbekistan in an attempt to flee their now Taliban-controlled country. Afghanistans President Ashraf Ghani also reportedly fled the country aboard a helicopter, after the Taliban took Kabul
Amidst Chaos at Kabul Airport, U.S. C-17 Evacuates 800 Passengers
As the unopposed advance of the Taliban over the country of Afghanistan continues, around 800 fleeing U.S
Kabul Seeks Combat Helicopters from Russia
As the fighting with Taliban turns violent, Afghanistan has sought to acquire combat helicopters from Russia. "We have requested new helicopters from the Russian side to strengthen our Air Force
Scientist’s Arrest Highlights Attempts to Steal Russian Hypersonic Technology
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) today detained Professor Alexander Kuranov in Moscow accusing him of ‘high treason. He is one of Russian top scientists in the field of hypersonic systems and is suspected of passing state secrets to foreign countries in recent years, TASS reported
Taliban Seizes Afghan Military’s Boeing ScanEagle Drone
A day after Taliban fighters took control of India-gifted Mi-35 attack helicopter operated by the Afghanistan military, reports arose that claimed that the latter lost a ScanEagle drone produced by Boeing to them. On Thursday,
Taliban Captures Mi-35 Helicopter Gifted by India to Afghanistan
Taliban fighters have reportedly captured an Mi-35 attack helicopter gifted to Afghanistan military by India two years ago. The helicopter fell into the hands of the Taliban at Kunduz airbase on Wednesday
439 Taliban Fighters Killed in Single-Day: Afghan MoD
The Afghanistan Ministry of Defense said the military killed 439 members of the Taliban group in a single day. “439 Taliban terrorists were killed and 77 others were wounded as a result of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) operations in Nangarhar, Laghman, Logar, Paktia, Uruzgan, Zabul, Ghor, Farah, Balkh, Helmand Kapisa and Baghlan provinces during the last 24 hours,” the ministry tweeted August 11
Is Russia Preparing for War with the Taliban?
Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan concluded a massive military exercise just 20 km from the border with Afghanistan today in what appears to be a show of force against the Taliban group which is rapidly taking over vast swathes of land from the Kabul government. "We are completing joint exercises of the armed forces of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation
Air Srikes Kill 30 Pakistan-Affiliated Al-Qaeda Terrorists: Afghan MoD
In an airstrike conducted by the Afghanistan Air Force on Friday, 112 members of the Taliban group including 30 Pakistanis affiliated to Al-Qaeda network were killed. The Afghanistan Ministry of Defense confirmed the development in a statement
M109 Howitzers Sold to Taiwan are Sitting Ducks for Chinese Air Attack:...
The Chinese media have criticized the sale of self-propelled howitzers by the U.S
As Taliban Takes More Territory, Pakistan Army Completes 90% Fencing along Afghan
With increase in Taliban incursions into Pakistan, the latter has now announced the completion of 90% of a fencing project being constructed along the border with Afghanistan. Pakistan started the fence along the 2,611-kilometer (1,622-mile) border with Afghanistan, known as the Durand Line in 2017 and has planned to complete the construction by this summer
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
EU Conducts First Multinational Operational Trials of UGV, UAV Systems
Boeing Secures $2.8B U.S. Space Force Contract for Evolved Strategic Satellite Program...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
