World military news update
Here's a summary of recent world military news:
Global Conflicts
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting casualties. The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine.
- Syria: The Syrian government, backed by Russia, has launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in Idlib province. The US has warned of a humanitarian crisis.
- Yemen: The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels, while the US has accused Iran of providing military support to the rebels.
Regional Developments
- Asia-Pacific:
- China: The Chinese military has conducted large-scale exercises in the South China Sea, amid tensions with the US and its allies over territorial disputes.
- India: India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire along their disputed border in Kashmir, with both sides reporting casualties.
- Middle East:
- Israel: Israel has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, while Iran has threatened to retaliate.
- Iran: Iran has announced the launch of a new ballistic missile, which it claims can reach Israel.
- Africa:
- Libya: The Libyan National Army, backed by Egypt and the UAE, has launched an offensive against the UN-backed government in Tripoli.
- Sudan: The Sudanese military has launched a crackdown on protesters in Khartoum, amid a power struggle following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.
Military Modernization
- US: The US has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Middle East, with a focus on countering Iran.
- China: China has launched a new aircraft carrier, the Shandong, which is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
- Russia: Russia has announced plans to develop a new hypersonic missile, which it claims can evade US missile defenses.
Defense Budgets
- US: The US has approved a record-breaking defense budget of $738 billion for 2020.
- China: China has announced a 7.5% increase in its defense budget for 2020, with a focus on modernizing its military.
- Russia: Russia has announced a 5.1% increase in its defense budget for 2020, with a focus on developing new military technologies.
Other News
- NATO: NATO has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Baltic region, amid concerns over Russian aggression.
- Cybersecurity: The US has accused Russia of conducting a cyberattack on the 2018 midterm elections, while China has been accused of hacking into the US Navy's computer systems.
- Space: The US has announced plans to develop a new space force, which will be responsible for defending US interests in space.
These are just some of the recent developments in world military news. If you'd like more information or specific updates on a particular region or topic, feel free to ask!