United Kingdom - 1st Glasgow-Class Frigate Nears Launch

Source: U.K. Defence Journal

BAE Systems has begun testing a large barge that will be used to launch a new frigate later this year, reports the U.K. Defence Journal.

India - Construction Begins On New C-295 Cargo Aircraft Factory

Source: India Press Information Bureau

Construction has formally begun on a new facility to manufacture C-295 transport aircraft in Vadodara in India’s western Gujarat state, reports the India Press Information Bureau.

China - Final Module For Tiangong Space Station Successfully Launched

Source: Agence France-Presse

China has successfully launched the final module for its permanent orbital space station, reports Agence France-Presse.

Japan - Government Eyes New Subs With Long-Range Missiles

Source: Yomiuri Shimbun

The Japanese government is considering building an experimental submarine to evaluate sub-launched long-range missiles, reports the Yomiuri Shimbun (Tokyo).

Canada - Navy Commissions 2nd Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel

Source: Canadian Dept. of National Defense

The Canadian navy has commissioned its second Arctic offshore patrol vessel, reports the Canadian Dept. of National Defense.

Australia - RAAF Tindal To Be Upgraded To Host USAF B-52 Bombers

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The U.S. is making plans to station bomber aircraft at an air force base in northern Australia, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Ukraine - U.S. Military Inspectors Resume Operations

Source: NBC News

The U.S. has redeployed weapons inspectors to Ukraine to ensure the large amounts of military equipment supplied is properly accounted for, reports NBC News.

Poland - Agreement Reached With S. Korea On Patnow Nuclear Power Plant Project

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Polish and South Korean firms have agreed to work together to develop plans to build a nuclear power plant in central Poland, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Lithuania - Deal Inked For Spanish Mortars

Source: Lithuanian Ministry of Defense

The Lithuanian Defense Materiel Agency has signed a contract with a Spanish firm for towed mortar systems, reports the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense.

Burkina Faso - Militants Kill 15 Soldiers, Defense Volunteers In East

Source: Reuters

At least 15 soldiers and civilian defense volunteers have been killed in a militant attack in eastern Burkina Faso, reports Reuters.

Norway - Military Increases Readiness Level

Source: Guardian

The Norwegian military has stepped up its alert level in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, reports the Guardian (U.K.).

Nigeria - Navy Receives Donated Chinese Patrol Boat

Source: Federal Radio Corp. of Nigeria

The Nigerian navy has formally taken delivery of a new patrol boat donated by China, reports the state-owned Federal Radio Corp. of Nigeria.

Switzerland - Parliament Vetoes German Request For Ammo Resale To Ukraine

Source: Financial Times

The Swiss Parliament has refused a German request to resale of Swiss-produced ammunition to Ukraine, reports the Financial Times (U.K.).

Moldova - Russian Embassy Worker Expelled

Source: Reuters

The Moldovan government declared a member of the Russian Embassy staff persona non grata after debris from a Russian missile fired at Ukraine landed in a Moldovan village, reports Reuters.

DR Congo - Rwandan Ambassador Expelled Following Rebel Advance

Source: Al Jazeera

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has expelled the Rwandan ambassador in response to recent gains by the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the country, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar).

Libya - Tripoli-based Government Signs Military Deals With Turkey

Source: Al-Monitor

The interim government in Libya has signed a pair of military agreements with Turkey, reports the Al-Monitor (Washington, D.C.).