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Defense

Rising fuel costs force Pentagon to cut military training

A surge in unexpected expenses, driven heavily by rising fuel costs, has placed severe financial strain on the Pentagon. Defense Department records reveal that the average fuel price paid by the military jumped nearly 27% in just six months, climbing from $154.14 per barrel in October to $195.72 in April. This average spans roughly two dozen fuel types, including gasoline and jet fuel.

04 Jun 2026-11:27
Kuwait's army says it's intercepting missile and drone attacks

Kuwait’s air defenses are intercepting “hostile missile and enemy drone attacks,” the country’s army said in the early hours of Wednesday.

03 Jun 2026-03:33
South Korea pushes Canada's submarine bid in high-level talks

South Korea and Canada have discussed deeper cooperation in advanced industries, including space and defense, Seoul’s industry ministry said Tuesday, as the country steps up last-minute efforts to secure Canada’s submarine procurement project.

02 Jun 2026-11:54
France blocks Israel from heading defense expo, provoking Jerusalem’s outrage

France has barred Israel from taking part in this month’s Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, the Defense Ministry said on Monday, stopping Israel from setting up a national pavilion or sending government representatives to the event.

01 Jun 2026-21:17
Philippines, Vietnam sign historic defense pact in Manila

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is shifting as the Philippines and Vietnam officially upgraded their diplomatic alliance. Amid growing regional friction, the two maritime neighbors have agreed to elevate their ties to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," marking a major defense and economic synchronization aimed at securing the disputed South China Sea.

01 Jun 2026-17:45
Iran's army says shoots down U.S.-Israeli Orbiter drone in southern airspace

The Iranian army said its air defense forces early Saturday shot down a drone belonging to "the United States and Israel" over Iran's southern Qeshm Island.

30 May 2026-20:47
Hegseth softens stance on China during Asian forum

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday conveyed to Asia the same message he has emphasized to European allies, portraying the relationship in transactional terms while avoiding the region’s most significant military flashpoint.

30 May 2026-17:34
Türkiye’s BLUEVISION system boosts maritime traffic safety

BLUEVISION, a next-generation situational awareness system created by Turkish defense company Havelsan, is revolutionizing the maritime sector using artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies.

30 May 2026-14:41
India advances defense ties with key partners at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

30 May 2026-13:10
Japan seeks progress on defense pact talks with New Zealand

30 May 2026-11:48