USA-Air Force Provides B-21 Raider Update

Source: U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force says it will unveil its new stealth bomber in December.

USA-Dynetics To Join Navy Hypersonic Test Flight Team

Source: Dynetics

Dynetics, a Leidos subsidiary, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Ind., to work on hypersonic flight testing.

USA-New Boeing Image Shows Off Upgraded B-52 Bomber

Source: War Zone

Boeing has released a computer-generated image depicting what the B-52H bomber will look like after upgrades, reports the War Zone website.

Nigeria-Security Forces Report Latest Progress

Source: This Day

Security forces in northern Nigeria say they have killed nearly 95 bandits and kidnappers, arrested 61 others and recovered over US$1 million in materials over the last two weeks, reports This Day (Lagos).

South Korea-Navy Announces Plans For Uncrewed Vehicle Command

Source: Yonhap

The South Korean navy says it plans to create a new uncrewed vehicle command in the 2040s, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Japan-SM-6 Air Defense Missiles Sought From U.S.

Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The U.S. State Dept. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of surface-to-air missiles to Japan, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Turkey-Defense Spending To Increase To 2 Percent Of GDP

Source: Daily Sabah

Turkey plans to increase its defense budget to support research and development, defense projects and the military services, reports the Daily Sabah (Istanbul).

Armenia-Iranian Consulate Opens in South

Source: MassisPost

The foreign ministers of Armenia and Iran have celebrated the opening of the Iranian consulate in Kapan, near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, reports the MassisPost, an Armenian newspaper in Pasadena, Calif.

China-Xi Chosen For Record 3rd Term

Source: NBC News

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party has elected President Xi Jinping to a third term, reports NBC News.

South Korea-Warning Shots Exchanged With North

Source: Yonhap News Agency

There has been another exchange of fire between North and South Korea, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Russia-West Rejects Russian Claims Ukraine Planning To Use ‘Dirty Bomb’

Source: CNN

The U.S. has rejected Russian claims that Ukraine plans to detonate a “dirty bomb,” calling it a false flag operation, reports CNN.

Australia-U.N. Says Obligations Breached After Inspectors Denied Access To Detention Centers

Source: Voice of America News

The United Nations says Australia has violated its obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture after two states refused to permit unannounced inspections of detention facilities, reports the Voice of America News.

Pakistan-Prominent Pakistani Journalist Gunned Down By Police

Source: BBC News

Kenyan police shot and killed a prominent Pakistani journalist in what they said was a case of “mistaken identity,” reports the BBC News.

Guinea-Junta Agrees To ECOWAS Plan To Restore Civilian Rule In 2 Years

Source: Agence France-Presse

The military government in Guinea has agreed to an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) plan to restore civilian rule within two years, reports Agence France-Presse.

Romania-Defense Minister Resigns

Source: Euro Weekly News

Romanian Defense Minister Vasile Dyncu has officially submitted his resignation, saying he cannot work with President Klaus Iohannis, reports the Euro Weekly News (Spain).

Japan-Bilateral Security Cooperation Pact With Japan Updated

Source: Reuters

Top Australian and Japanese officials have agreed to an updated security cooperation agreement, reports Reuters.