US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on US troops

The U.S. military launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said, in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early...

Kuwait receives four Eurofighter Typhoons

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Kuwaiti Air Force received four Eurofighter Typhoons this week, bringing its fleet size to 13 out of the 28 on order, the country’s official Kuwait News Agency announced. Deliveries began in December 2021 as part of an effort to...

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly voted down a bill 11-86 that would have required President Joe Biden to withdraw U.S. troops from Niger. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., secured a vote on the bill after Niger became the latest west African country to succumb...

Slovenian firm quietly provided surveillance drones to Ukraine

BRNO, Czech Republic — Slovenian drone maker C-Astral recently provided reconnaissance systems to Ukrainian troops, the company told Defense News this week. Slovenia does not shy away from voicing its support for Ukraine. But when it comes to military aid, the country...