Military news today

Here are some of the latest military news stories from around the world:

United States

• The Pentagon has announced that it will send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East to bolster security in the region, amid tensions with Iran. (Source: CNN)
• The US Navy has launched an investigation into the collision of two warships in the South China Sea, which left one sailor injured. (Source: Navy Times)
• The US Air Force has announced plans to retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets, citing budget constraints and the need to focus on more advanced aircraft. (Source: Military.com)

International

• The UK has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Gulf region, amid concerns over Iran's actions in the region. (Source: BBC)
• Russia has launched a new nuclear-powered submarine, the Knyaz Vladimir, which is capable of carrying 16 ballistic missiles. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Chinese military has announced plans to establish a new military base in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, which is seen as a strategic move to counterbalance US influence in the region. (Source: South China Morning Post)

Conflict Zones

• The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have launched a new offensive against the Islamic State (ISIS) in eastern Syria, aiming to capture the last remaining ISIS stronghold in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Taliban have launched a series of attacks on Afghan government forces in the country's eastern provinces, killing at least 20 soldiers and civilians. (Source: Reuters)
• The Ethiopian government has announced a ceasefire with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been fighting for independence in the country's northern region. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Technology and Equipment

• The US military has announced plans to develop a new hypersonic weapon, capable of traveling at speeds of up to Mach 5 (around 3,800 mph). (Source: Defense News)
• The UK has announced plans to develop a new generation of nuclear submarines, which will be capable of carrying up to 12 ballistic missiles. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The Russian military has announced plans to develop a new advanced fighter jet, the Su-57, which is expected to enter service in the next few years. (Source: TASS)

These are just a few of the latest military news stories from around the world.