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Biden calls Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian military sites 'outrageous'
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Friday called Russia's response strikes on locations of Kiev's military facilities "outrageous".
Analogues of Oreshnik missile will not appear soon in world - Putin
Russia has already launched mass production of the Oreshnik missile.
Protesters for jailed ex-Prime Minister Khan cleared from Pakistan capital's centre
PTI won more seats than any other party in this year's election, but a coalition of parties considered more pliable to military influence shut them out of power.
Biden announces ceasefire to begin in Israel-Hezbollah war
He said a truce would permit Israel to redirect its efforts back to Gaza, where it has been at war with Hezbollah ally Hamas since October of last year.
Successor to US Military’s Humvee unveiled
GM Defense has independently developed its Next Generation Tactical Vehicle as an option to replace the Humvee — High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) — fielded in the 1980’s.
95 Libyan nations busted at illegal military camp seek court interpreter
Libyan nationals training at an illegal military base in Mpumalanga require an interpreter.
95 Libyans arrested after police uncover illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga
Police Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi said any threat to the security and stability of Mpumalanga and South Africa are taken very seriously.
The good guys, the bad guys, and Ukraine
We know the American or NATO story line about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is the bad guy, Armstrong Williams writes.
Cheslyn Steenberg: The new dawn of a patriotic democracy
It is under a Patriotic Alliance administration that we have proven to serve in the interest of the people where we are voted in despite what the official opposition wants to portray.
Australia outlines plans for biggest army since World War II
Australia plans on increasing its military capacity to the biggest the country had since the end of the second World War, according to Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Ecowas divorce a serious blow for regional integration, stability
OPINION: However, despite the punitive measures from Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger dug in and responded by forming the Alliance of Sahel States in September 2023 to collaborate in fighting extremist violence in their respective states and also help each other economically to blunt the impact of Ecowas sanctions, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
MK veterans slam former president Jacob Zuma for his conduct
The uMkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans has accused former president Jacob Zuma of violating the ANC Constitution with his conduct over the weekend.
WATCH: No ‘death squad’ within SANDF, says army chief General Rudzani Maphwanya
General Maphwanya urges the public not to withhold information and report it to the authorities for further investigations.
The SAS Manthatisi submarine - SA navy vessel involved in Kommetjie incident
The SAS Manthatisi, the submarine used during the SA Navy exercise that led to the deaths of three crew members, has been in the country since 2006 and also took part in a NATO exercise.
SANDF military exercise Mafadi VIII tests brains and brawn of personnel
SANDF Defence Legal Services Division completes gruelling snow-covered mountain climb training to the summit of Mafadi, South Africa’s highest peak.
Honour for a long, dream career
Naval Captain Edwin Nyathi instantly took to navy life after a childhood deep inland.
Nigerian President Tinubu Elected New Chairman of ECOWAS
The gathering is President Tinubu's first international engagement within the continent since he was sworn in on May 29.
SA’s army chief in Russia for military talks, SANDF confirms
The SANDF says the bilateral meeting was planned ‘well in advance’ and is a long-standing arrangement.
Joint military exercises should be seen in context of tensions between major powers
SANDF announced that the SA Navy will hold joint military exercises with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the Russian Federal Navy from February 17 to 27.
WATCH: Thai warship sinks, 31 sailors missing
Rescue efforts continued on Monday as ships and helicopters were searching to rescue sailors from the water in the Gulf of Thailand after their navy ship sunk this weekend.
10 troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad
Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early on Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.
Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leaders guarantee his safety
Military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore urged Burkinabes to go about their business as usual and to refrain from acts of violence and vandalism. The whereabouts of ousted president Paul-Henri Damiba remain unknown.
Burkina Faso army captain overthrows military government in second coup d'etat in eight months
Burkina Faso hit with second coup in eight months.
Remembering Winnie Madikizela Mandela: A tribute by Zenani Dlamini
“Our mummy, who showered us with love and affection, insisting on kissing us on arrival and departure, was also a courageous warrior who stood up daily against the apartheid regime. ”
Russia excludes some IT professionals, bankers and journalists from mobilisation
Russia is seeking to call up 300 000 additional troops for Russia's war in Ukraine in what the Kremlin calls a “partial mobilisation”, but some bankers, IT workers and journalists would be exempt.