Topic: Defense

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state-run media reported Friday, in a growing threat to Seoul and a possible demonstration for Russia.

Danish lawmakers have agreed to an additional $633 million in military support for Ukraine this year, the Scandinavia nation's defense ministry said.

The Pentagon announced a military package worth $1 billion for Ukraine, as the United States rushes to send new weaponry to the besieged ally following months of delays.

North Korea on Thursday condemned new efforts to monitor sanctions enforcement against it and warned the United States of an "upward readjustment of force" in response.

Russia vetoed a U.S.- and Japan-sponsored U.N. resolution, opposing the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, during a Wednesday vote among the United Nations' 15-member security council.

The U.S. Department of State on Wednesday called for an immediate cessation of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and breakaway Rapid Support Forces that endangers millions in Sudan.

Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will get military aid while TikTok will get a new owner in the United States or or be banned in the nation after President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion aid package bill into law Wednesday.

Senate lawmakers Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that will now head to President Joe Biden's desk after being stalled by Republicans in the House.

Japan's defense minister on Tuesday said the United States will join search-and-rescue efforts for the seven missing Maritime Self-Defense Force members who crashed in two helicopters over the weekend.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a firing drill of super-large multiple rocket launchers simulating a nuclear counterattack, state media said Tuesday, one day after Seoul detected a ballistic missile launch.