USA - Air Force Completes Sound Tests For F-15EX Fighter

Source: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center says it has completed acoustic testing for the latest model of the F-15 Eagle fighter jet.

USA - Cruiser Captain Loses Job Amid Investigation

Source: U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has relieved of duty the captain of a guided-missile cruiser months after he took command, reports the service.

USA - SOCEUR Demonstrates Palletized Cruise Missile Launch In Norway

Source: U.S. Special Operations Command Europe

As part of a NATO demonstration program, U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) has shown off its ability to launch a cruise missile from a cargo aircraft, reports the command.

United Kingdom - Defense Ministry Paid Compensation For Deaths Of 64 Children In Afghanistan

Source: BBC News

The British government has paid compensation for the deaths of many more children during military operations in Afghanistan than it has publicly acknowledged, reports the BBC News.

China - New Wing Loong Drone Capable Of Intercontinental Flight

Source: South China Morning Post

China has unveiled the latest member of its Wing Loong family of uncrewed aerial vehicles, reports the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong).

Ukraine - Russian Forces Retreat From Kherson

Source: Reuters

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered Russian forces to withdraw from the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine, reports Reuters.

Yemen - Military Adviser Assassinated In Marib

Source: Middle East Monitor

A top Yemeni military adviser has been killed in a suspected terrorist attack in central Yemen, reports the Middle East Monitor.

South Korea - 2nd KF-21 Fighter Prototype Takes To The Air

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has conducted the maiden flight of its second prototype fighter, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Australia - Defense Minister Orders Review Amid Reports Of Military Personnel Being Sought By China

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corp

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has ordered the defense dept. to review laws governing retired military personnel over concerns that former soldiers are being sought by China to provide training, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Iran - IRGC Touts New Ballistic Missile

Source: Tasnim News Agency

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has developed a new ballistic missile capable of defeating advanced air defense systems, reports the semi-official Tasnim news agency (Tehran).

Canada - Order Placed For Armored Vehicles To Replace Those Sent To Ukraine

Source: Defense News

The Canadian Dept. of National Defense has ordered new wheeled armored vehicles to replace those donated to Ukraine, reports Defense News.

Israel - 2 Palestinians Killed In Separate W. Bank Incidents

Source: Reuters

Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinians in separate incidents in the West Bank, reports Reuters.

Belgium - AMRAAM Missiles Sought For Fighter Jets

Source: U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency

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

Philippines - At Least 7 Killed In Fighting With Militants In Basilan

Source: Manila Bulletin

At least seven people have been killed in clashes between Philippine forces and Muslim militants in the southern Philippines, reports the Manila Bulletin.

Brazil - Defense Ministry Finds No Evidence Of Election Fraud

Source: Guardian

The Brazilian Defense Ministry says it has found no evidence of fraud in recent national elections, reports the Guardian (U.K.).

Taiwan - University Successfully Test-Fires Hybrid Rocket

Source: Taipei Times

Researchers at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan in southern Taiwan have successfully test-launched a two-stage rocket with a hybrid propulsion system, reports the Taipei Times.