Arms
Europe Sales Drive Israel Defense Exports to $6.5bn
Officials say 14 percent increase helped by "increased security challenges" in Europe.
Trump's Contentious Budget Is Unlikely to Pass Congress
The president wants to boost defense spending and gut funding for other agencies.
Global Arms Sales Reach Post Cold War Peak
The U.S. and Russia are behind over half of all arms sales.
Trump: I'll Trade Russian Sanctions for Cut in Nukes
President-elect also tells The Times of London he's eager to complete a trade deal with the U.K.
North Korea Retains Nuclear Plans Despite Trump Win
Pyongyang's main newspaper said Barack Obama's "strategic patience" had not paid off.
NATO: Alliance Does Not Want New Cold War With Russia
Jens Stoltenberg spoke as 4,000 troops prepare to shore up defenses around the Baltic Sea.
Azerbaijan's New Drone
The "Zərbə" and other drones will enter service by the hundreds starting next month.
Saudi Arabia's Billion Dollar Arms Deal With Washington
The Senate cleared the way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Putin Hails Kalashnikov As 'Modern Art'
The Russian leader visited a renovated plant, producing Russia's most famous rifle.
Modi Snubs China's Xi and Cozies Up to Obama
India would have been less willing to sign up with the U.S. if China had not strengthened its ties with Pakistan.
Poland and Ukraine Touch Base Before NATO Summit
Poroshenko and Duda will also meet on the sidelines in Warsaw.
What Is Putin Up To in China?
Selling arms and oil and unnerving the West will be on the agenda for Putin's China visit.
As the West Rearms, Putin's Military Machine Stalls
Russia's defense spending, which has grown for the past 15 years, has flatlined. It remains at 3.8 percent of GDP this year and is declining in real terms.
Global Arms Sales Soar to 10-Year High
Saudi Arabia is the world's number one arms buyer, followed by India, Australia, Egypt and South Korea.
Turkey's Erdogan Accuses Russia of Arming PKK Militants
Erdogan accused Moscow of transferring weaponry to the PKK via Iraq and Syria.
Huge Fire in Indian Arms Depot, 17 Feared Dead
Thousands of nearby villagers evacuated as blast triggers explosion.
Almost Half of EU Ignores Egypt Arms Sale Ban: Amnesty
The suspension came after deadly clashes between authorities and civilians in 2013.
Vietnam Trip Aims to Forge New Ties With Old Enemy
Officials debate whether the president should roll back an arms embargo on Hanoi, which would anger China.
Heavy Armored Military Column Spotted in East Ukraine
Over 30 armored vehicles were recorded crossing what appears to be Luhansk city.
Estonia Kicks Off 6,000-Strong Military Exercise
The drill also features troops belonging to 10 ally countries and will span almost three weeks.
Suspected Arms Dealer to Paris Attacker Arrested
French national Antoine Denevi has been linked with Paris supermarket hostage-taker Amedy Coulibaly.
Global Defense Spending Up, But Western Budgets Slump
U.S. and Western European spending is on the slide as Eastern Europe rearms.
Britain Gets Another 1,500 Armed Police
The move is a response to the attacks in Brussels that killed more than 30 people.
Britain Urged to Ban Saudi Exports After Holland Ban
Lawmakers in the Netherlands passed a bill to stop arms exports to the Gulf Kingdom.
Putin's Arms Sales Jump by a Third in Five Years
Sales to Europe have increased by 264 percent thanks to contracts with Azerbaijan.
Pakistan: Dozens of Militants Surrender as Attacks Dip
The men came from a militia with links to the Haqqani network.
Amnesty International: 'Reckless Arms Trading' Fuels ISIS War Crimes in Iraq, Syria
A new report from the human rights group says years of unregulated weapons sales has given ISIS a huge arsenal.
Russia On Course For Victory In Its First International Army Games
The host country has won first place in every discipline so far.
Bombs a Oui! French Arms Sales Continue to Soar Despite Mistral Deal Collapse
French officials have been touring the globe securing deals for companies part-owned by the state.
5 Million Syrians At Risk From Explosive Weapons
A new report found tens of thousands of incidents involving explosive weapons over the past two years.