Army

France in talks with Niger officials over troop withdrawal
Niamey wants to maintain 'co-operation' with Paris
World
September 05, 2023, 2:08 PM
Special forces soldier who led fight against ISIS in Syria to become head of British Army
SAS officer Roly Walker who also fought in Iraq and Afghanistan will become next chief, defence sources confirm
UK
August 16, 2023, 1:34 PM
North Korea's Kim Jong-un calls for 'drastic' increase in arms production
The country is preparing for a potential conflict as the US, Japan and South Korea strengthen military ties
Asia
August 14, 2023, 4:10 AM
EU backs African leaders' warning to Niger junta to give up power within a week
Josep Borrell expresses 'resolute support' for all measures decided by Ecowas following coup
World
July 31, 2023, 11:20 AM
US Army head concerned for safety of soldier in North Korea
Washington is attempting to contact Pyongyang through various channels after private crossed the border into the country
US
July 20, 2023, 5:05 PM
France stabbing: Attacker denied Swedish citizenship over Syrian army service
Court documents show that Abdelmasih Hanoun was 'on a mission' in Kiswa, where protesters were killed in the early stages of the uprising
Europe
June 28, 2023, 11:19 AM
British Army's strength is not in ‘mass’, defence chief says
Britain had 97,000 soldiers in the past decade, with numbers now set to fall to 73,000
UK
May 24, 2023, 10:53 PM
At least five Indian soldiers killed in gunfight with militants
The death toll in Jammu matches that suffered by the army two weeks in a militant attack
Asia
May 05, 2023, 1:29 PM
Last Gurkha recipient of the UK’s Victoria Cross dies
Rambahadur Limbu was hailed as a figurehead of gallantry and courage
UK
April 23, 2023, 11:26 AM
Sudan army says RSF militia poses danger to security
Military warns recent movements by powerful group could lead to clashes
MENA
April 13, 2023, 6:18 AM
Israel orders call-up of reservist soldiers after strikes on Lebanon and Gaza
Amid international calls for calm, rockets have continued over the border
MENA
April 07, 2023, 1:27 PM
Sultan Haitham visits Oman army divisions
The Ruler conducted official visits to Artillery of Royal Army and Armoured Division
Gulf
March 15, 2023, 11:04 AM
Indian Army races to rescue ailing elephant
Moti is unable to stand due to fractured hind legs and worn off footpads
Asia
February 07, 2023, 11:38 AM
UAE forces carry out extensive airborne operations in Joint Emirates Shield/51 exercise
Ministry of Defence said air, sea and land units were taking part in series of operational drills
Government
February 06, 2023, 10:23 AM
UAE forces in action for military drills
Exercise is part of a series of operational manoeuvres aimed to boost country's combat readiness
UAE
February 05, 2023, 12:13 PM
At least 16 Indian soldiers killed in road crash
Fours others were injured when their vehicle skidded down a steep slope
World
December 23, 2022, 6:05 PM
Mozart Group of ex-special forces 'adds serious value' to Ukraine troops
Former soldiers' success puts them on assassination list for Russian Wagner Group mercenaries, security source tells The National
Europe
December 20, 2022, 3:52 PM
Egyptian air force officer faces investigation after attack on hospital nurses
The officer and several family members purportedly filmed beating hospital staff for allegedly neglecting his pregnant wife
MENA
December 04, 2022, 2:55 PM
India appoints country’s next top military officer
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan becomes most senior uniformed officer in charge of country's 1.5 million-strong armed forces
World
September 29, 2022, 7:16 AM
Pakistani military helicopter crashes, killing six soldiers
Two officers among dead after incident during "flying mission" in Balochistan province
Asia
September 26, 2022, 6:51 AM
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