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Gun-makers have always invoked the military to lure customers. Could it be their undoing?

"The military has always been a good way to sell firearms," a gun-marketing researcher said.

USA

Watch: Pentagon launches successful missile interception test

In the first test of its kind, the Pentagon on Monday carried out a "salvo" intercept of an unarmed missile soaring over the Pacific, using two interceptor missiles launched from southern California.

Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister steps down as leader of Democrat Party

Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has stepped down as the leader of the Democrat Party after poor results in the country's first election since the 2014 coup.

Europe News

French military anti-terror force deployed at Gilets Jaunes march

The decision came after violence marred last weekend's protests, reaching levels not seen since December.

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World News

'Disposable' Valkyrie fighter drone takes first flight

XQ-58A Valkyrie is designed to be cheap enough that airforces can afford to risk their loss.

Russia

Watch: Russian jet intercepts US spy plane

Russian defence ministry says the American aircraft was heading towards its borders.

Spain

Watch in 360°: Spanish military practices extreme winter rescues

In this immersive report, you can accompany the 2nd Battalion of the Military Emergencies Unit during its annual severe winter storms rescue manoeuvres in the Sierra Nevada mountains in southern Spain.

USA

U.S. to leave about 200 troops in Syria, White House says

A "small peacekeeping group" will remain in Syria "for period of time," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, confirming an NBC News report.

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Iran

Iran's Rouhani blames US and allies for attack on Revolutionary Guards

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed the US and its allies on Thursday for a suicide bombing that killed 27 members of its Revolutionary Guards, according to state TV.

Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro and Guaido compete for military support

Nicolas Maduro has filled his Twitter feed with pro-army posts after Juan Guaido appealed to Venezuela's military to support his call for free elections.

Russia

'Intrusion' or 'Invasion'? Russians condemn May's Christmas speech

Russian outlets translated a quote from May's Christmas speech as "Russian invasion" but the British leader said "Russian intrusion."

Ukraine

Russian warplanes arrive in Crimea

Over a dozen Sukhois deployed as tensions remain high in the area.

USA

Deported US veterans ask for second chance to come home

They served in the US army, then got in trouble with the law. Because they were foreign citizens, US veterans were deported to Mexico. Now they're asking for a chance to come home

United Kingdom

All-male panel at debate on improving gender equality in the military

Gender balance in the armed forces, what more can be done? A woman on the panel?

World News

Russia overtakes UK to become world's second biggest arms producer

Russia has become the world's second biggest arms producer, relegating the UK to third place − but the US continues to dwarf even its closest competitors.

United Kingdom

UK issues military alert after Russian TV crew caught secretly filming

The Ministry of Defence has called on the public and troops to report suspicious activity near military sites after a Russia TV crew was caught secretly filming.

World News

Germany and France agree on fighter jet contract

Germany and France have agreed on a contract with Airbus and Dassault Aviation to begin work on a next-generation fighter jet in early 2019

Finland

Russia may have jammed Finland's GPS signal, Sipila says

Finland’s GPS signal was intentionally disrupted during the recent NATO war games in Scandinavia, and Russia may have been responsible, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila has said.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Merkel's long farewell, NATO manoeuvre's and time changes

In this edition we break down the week in Europe - from Merkel's demise to NATO's Norway military exercises and the EU's mission to change time.