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24 July

Babcock, LIG D&A Sign Strategic Defense Cooperation Agreement

The UK’s Babcock is expanding its defense industrial cooperation with South Korea’s LIG Defence & Aerospace, known for producing missiles, air defense systems, and advanced military electronics.

24 July

Air

An artistic rendition of Team Tempest's target system.

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Awards BAE $946M to Advance Future Combat Air Technologies

The UK has awarded BAE Systems a $946-million contract to accelerate development of technologies for its Future Combat Air System.

24 July

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Buys Three E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft for $1.2 Billion

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a nearly $1.2-billion contract to build three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft.

24 July

Asia Pacific

Screenshot from video showing a China Coast Guard vessel firing a water cannon at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission near Bajo de Masinloc on July 24, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says Ship Hit by Chinese Water Cannon at Disputed Reef

The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard on Friday of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near a disputed South China Sea reef.

24 July

Europe

Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city, according to local officials.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Drone Attack Hits ‘Russia’s Amazon’ Warehouse

Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city.

24 July

Middle East

Footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 23 shows US forces launching its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vows to Punish Iran After Houthis Strike Tankers

The US launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets early Friday, marking the thirteenth night of active combat in the region.

24 July

Middle East

US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Stuns Saudis by Pinning Nuclear Deal to Israel Ties

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel.

24 July

Europe

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden May 7, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Pushes for Return

Ukraine's ex-defense minister said he was rejecting offers by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a new role.

24 July

Americas

Shiite Muslims burn banners of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Budgam, northeast of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 6, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

US House Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

The US House of Representatives passed a largely symbolic resolution Thursday calling for President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran.

24 July

Exercises

Members from Machine Guns Platoon, Support Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, mounted in Revised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit (RWMIK) sat back in reserve ready to punch forward onto the objective during Exercise Haraka Storm, Kenya, on the 21st of July 2023. The British Armys global response force has tested its ability to deploy and fight at short notice in some of Africas most challenging environments. The soldiers of 3 PARA Battlegroup honed both their fighting and fieldcraft skills on the Kenyan savannah as part of the six-week long Exercise Haraka Storm. Dealing with the rough terrain, searing heat and potentially deadly animals - ranging from lions and elephants to scorpions and snakes troops followed a progression of training, building from polishing their individual skills and specialities to a final mission which sees the whole force operating together to assault a heavily-defended objective. The 1,000-strong battlegroup is built around the airborne infantry of Colchester-based 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, bolstered by artillery, engineers, signallers, medics, and logisticians from across 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. Specially trained and equipped to deploy by parachute, helicopter or airlanding, the 3 PARA Battlegroup is currently held at very high readiness to respond to global crises. In April, it deployed to Sudan to provide security and logistic support to the evacuation of British civilians.

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Cancels Military Training in Kenya Over Permit Dispute

Britain has cancelled one of its annual military trainings in Kenya after failing to obtain a license from the government, its defense ministry said on Thursday.

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