Military news

Here are some recent military news stories:

Global

• The United States and South Korea have agreed to delay joint military exercises scheduled for next month, in an effort to ease tensions with North Korea. (Source: Reuters)
• The Russian military has launched a series of exercises in the Arctic region, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment. (Source: BBC)
• The Chinese military has announced plans to establish a new military base in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. (Source: The Guardian)

US Military

• The US military has launched a new campaign to recruit more women and minorities, with a focus on increasing diversity and inclusion. (Source: Military.com)
• The US Navy has announced plans to deploy a new class of attack submarines, designed to operate in shallow waters and conduct special operations missions. (Source: Navy Times)
• The US Air Force has launched a new program to develop a next-generation fighter jet, with a focus on advanced stealth technology and artificial intelligence. (Source: Air Force Times)

Conflict Zones

• The US military has announced plans to withdraw some troops from Syria, following the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) group. (Source: CNN)
• The Taliban has announced a three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan, following talks with the US government. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military campaign in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels in the capital city of Sanaa. (Source: The New York Times)

Technology

• The US military has announced plans to develop a new generation of autonomous weapons, designed to operate independently of human control. (Source: The Verge)
• The Russian military has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, capable of traveling at speeds of up to Mach 20. (Source: Defense News)
• The Chinese military has announced plans to develop a new generation of stealth fighters, designed to operate in the 2030s. (Source: Aviation Week)

Personnel

• The US military has announced plans to increase the number of women in combat roles, following a review of its personnel policies. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The UK military has announced plans to increase the number of women in senior leadership positions, following a review of its personnel policies. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The Russian military has announced plans to increase the number of women in combat roles, following a review of its personnel policies. (Source: TASS)