Mid-Air Jet Collision at Idaho Air Show Ends in Safe Ejection for Four Navy Crew
The aircraft involved were EA-18G Growlers
Military
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle Named First Female Australian Army Chief
Coyle began her military career back in 1987
Colombian Air Force C-130 Crash Kills At Least 66
Images from the site showed smoke rising and military trucks heading to the area
U.S. KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq During Operation Epic Fury
The military said rescue operations were underway
Iran Warns US Forces Would be Targeted in Event of War
Tehran and Washington trade sharp rhetoric, fuelling fears of renewed Middle East escalation
Uzbekistan Climbs Five Places in Global Firepower Military Ranking
Nearly 19 mln people in Uzbekistan fall within labour and mobilisation resources
Uzbekistan Considers Chinese VN22 Armoured Vehicle Acquisition
The VN22 is an export-oriented wheeled armoured personnel carrier
Uzbekistan Strengthens Border Security With Bayraktar Drones and Digital Surveillance
Tashkent expands UAV deployment and high-tech monitoring amid security reforms
France to Reintroduce Voluntary Military Service as Security Threats Mount
New voluntary scheme aims to boost reserves as France warns of rising Russian aggression
China Launches New Aircraft Carrier Fujian in Naval Race with the US
Uzbekistan’s defense posture highlighted in new report, expert says focus remains internal
Defense analyst Michael Hilliard of the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs shares his opinion
U.S. to Reduce Troop Presence in Romania, Ending Brigade Rotations, Ministry Says
Leaving about 1,000 troops in the country as Washington shifts focus toward European self-defense and Indo-Pacific priorities
Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister Visits Uzbekistan for “Unity-2025” Drills
Azerbaijan’s defence minister Zakir Hasanov arrived in Samarkand for Unity-2025 to join Distinguished Visitors Day and discuss deeper defence ties with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Hosts Coordination Meeting for “Unity-2025” Regional Military Exercise
Representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan prepare for the upcoming “Unity-2025” drills aimed at boosting regional defence cooperation
United Nations Plans 25% Peacekeeper Cut
The United States remains the UN’s largest contributor
Trump Says US Seeks to Regain Control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan
He described Bagram as one of the world’s largest airbases
“Fake News”: Uzbekistan FM Denies Reports of Returning 57 Helicopters to Afghanistan
The reports came against the backdrop of a long-standing dispute over Afghan aircraft
Uzbekistan Agrees to Hand Back 57 Afghan Military Helicopters
Mujahid said the planned transfer would take place soon
Shavkat Mirziyoyev Joins World Leaders at Beijing Parade
The event brought together leaders and representatives from more than 20 countries
China to Unveil ‘World’s Most Powerful’ Laser at Military Parade
Beijing’s military parade will showcase advanced drones, missiles, and a new laser defence system, as China aims to rival US power
Shavkat Mirziyoyev Joins World Leaders at China’s Military Parade
For the first time since 2019, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China
Uzbekistan Joins South Korea’s International Combat Training Competition
The contest brings together top soldiers from around the world
Taliban Vows to Recover Military Aircraft Held in Uzbekistan
Taliban officials have repeatedly called the aircraft national assets and demanded their return