US: Biden Nominates Air Force Chief as Top General
May 26, 2023 10:49 am UTC| Politics
The White House announced this week that US President Joe Biden has appointed US Air Force Chief Gen. Charles Q. Brown to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Brown would become the second Black officer...
Russia-Ukraine War: Norway to Support Joint Training Programs for F-16s
May 26, 2023 09:50 am UTC| Politics
Norway supports the push for joint training programs for Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jets. This follows the endorsement by the United States for the training programs with Ukraine, assuring that the jets will not be used...
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets Following Incursion of Russian 'Intelligence-Gathering' Aircraft
May 26, 2023 09:35 am UTC| Politics
The Japanese defense ministry said it scrambled fighter jets after a Russian intelligence-gathering aircraft was spotted flying over the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan this week. This follows recent incidents,...
Iran Tests 2000-km Ballistic Missile
May 26, 2023 08:22 am UTC| Politics
Iran has reportedly tested a 2000-kilometer ballistic missile in another effort to advance its missile program. The latest test launch also follows comments by Israels armed forces chief suggesting the possibility of a...
Software Problems Cause of Delay of F-16 Deliveries, Says Taiwan
May 26, 2023 07:21 am UTC| Politics
Taiwan has said the delays in deliveries of F-16 fighter jets from the United States were due to software problems. Despite the delay, Taiwan is still expecting the full order of the jets to arrive by 2026. Taiwanese...
May 25, 2023 14:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Across Australia, climate activists are testing the limits of what counts as lawful protest, in addition to the patience of commuters as their actions shut down roads or disrupt businesses. Authorities are responding with...
May 25, 2023 14:28 pm UTC| Politics
Chinas newest hypersonic missile, the DF-27, can fly as far as Hawaii, penetrate U.S. missile defenses and pose a particular threat to U.S. aircraft carriers, according to news reports of an assessment from the...
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