Military

North Korea threatens Japan after it doubles military spending

Pyongyang warns it will take ‘bold military steps’ after Tokyo announces large increase in defense budget.

Allegation of Canadian troops training neo-Nazis leads to review

Claims that Canadian soldiers trained foreign troops tied to extremist groups are under review by the military.

Australian gov worried about neo-Nazi infiltration of military

Fear of extremists using Australian military for training mounts after multiple well publicized cases get public's attention.

IDF launches largest military exercise in its history

Despite tensions with Hezbollah in north, Chief of Staff decides to hold month-long exercise to practice emergency scenarios across regions.

Study:

'Even military-enforced extreme lockdown can’t stop COVID-19'

New England Journal of Medicine: Extreme quarantine plus frequent testing, isolation among military recruits did nothing to stop COVID-19.

Watch: China to expand military overseas

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Germany shakes up elite army force over far-right links

German Defense Minister orders partial dissolution of elite anti-terror unit, says it 'cannot continue to exist in its current form.'

Defense Minister orders military preparations for sovereignty

IDF Chief of Staff instructed to expedite military preparations for coming political steps, even appointing project manager on his behalf.

'Happy Armed Forces Day' from Ilhan Omar's daughter

Rep. Omar’s daughter accused U.S. soldiers of “actively killing innocent children abroad” and furthering US imperialism. Op-ed.

Armed and Dangerous: Myanmar's military goes shopping

The US won't sell arms to Myanmar, but the east Asian country is still growing its army.

First time in century: Rabbis in German military

German defense minister says her ministry will appoint Jewish chaplains to military, based on recommendations of Jewish umbrella group.

Israel Prize for Naomi Polani, 'Mother of the military bands'

Naomi Polani, identified as director of the military bands at their inception, wins Israel Prize in theater and dance.

Surprise military drill in Golan

Large-scale drill expected to continue for several days, during which there will be loud explosions and noticeable traffic in the area.

Drama in Venezuela's skies

Venezuela police helicopter bombs Supreme Court.

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Global Firepower list puts Israel ahead of Iran, but behind Turkey and Egypt.

IDF has 11th most powerful military in the world

The complete Global Firepower list puts the military powers of the world into full perspective.

Video: From the Eyes of A Soldier - First Person View of the IDF

Spectavular viral video shows IDF soldiers in action in the air and sea, and on the ground.

Turkey, Egypt in Joint Naval Exercises

Turkey and Egypt are both concerned over the Iranian threat - and are conducting a joint military exercise to show their solidarity.