World military news today

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

United States

• The US military has launched a new operation in Somalia to target al-Shabaab militants, according to a statement from the US Africa Command. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US Navy has deployed a second aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, to the Middle East to counter Iranian aggression, according to a Pentagon official. (Source: CNN)
• The US Army has announced plans to deploy an additional 1,000 troops to the US-Mexico border to support border security efforts. (Source: Military.com)

China

• China has launched a new naval base in Djibouti, its first overseas military base, which is expected to enhance its naval presence in the Indian Ocean. (Source: South China Morning Post)
• China has deployed its first batch of troops to its new military base in Djibouti, according to a report by the state-run Xinhua News Agency. (Source: Reuters)
• China has announced plans to increase its military spending by 7.5% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run China Daily. (Source: China Daily)

Russia

• Russia has launched a new military exercise in the Arctic region, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment. (Source: TASS)
• Russia has deployed its S-400 air defense system to its western border with Ukraine, according to a report by the Ukrainian military. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
• Russia has announced plans to increase its military presence in Syria, according to a report by the state-run Sputnik News Agency. (Source: Sputnik)

Middle East

• The Israeli military has launched a new operation in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to increase its military spending by 13% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run Emirates News Agency. (Source: Emirates News Agency)

Europe

• NATO has announced plans to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe, in response to Russian aggression. (Source: NATO)
• The UK has announced plans to increase its military spending by 3.5% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run BBC. (Source: BBC)
• Germany has announced plans to increase its military spending by 1.5% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run Deutsche Welle. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• North Korea has launched a new ballistic missile test, according to a report by the South Korean military. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
• Japan has announced plans to increase its military spending by 2.5% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run Japan Times. (Source: Japan Times)
• India has announced plans to increase its military spending by 12% in 2023, according to a report by the state-run Hindustan Times. (Source: Hindustan Times)

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