No plans to turn BRICS into military alliance: Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 00:13

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that there was no plan to turn the BRICS grouping into a military alliance.

Colour-changing cuttlefish can inspire new military camouflage

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 17:36

The cuttlefish can rapidly alter both the colour and pattern of its skin, helping it blend in with its surroundings and avoid predators.

China `expels` foreign military planes from airspace

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:24

China said it "expelled" foreign military planes from its airspace, first such incident after Beijing unilaterally declared an air defence zone over islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea.

Airstrikes kill 13 Sinai militants: Egypt military

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 03:11

The Egyptian military aircraft pounded suspected positions of al Qaeda-inspired fighters in the Sinai Peninsula, killing 13 people, officials said.

US military working on electronics that can vapourize on command in battlefield

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 17:46

The US military is reportedly working on electronics that could be vaporized on command.

US military plagued with `toxic commanders`, reveals Pentagon probe

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:13

The number of ` toxic commanders` in the US military has significantly increased in the past two years, a new report by the Pentagon has revealed.

China threatens US military superiority: Official

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 07:06

China poses an increasing challenge to the US military`s technological edge while budget pressures are hampering Washington`s effort to stay ahead, a senior defence official has warned.

Saudis urged to stop backing Egypt`s dominant military

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 01:05

A prominent Gulf-based Muslim cleric called on Saudi Arabia to stop backing Egypt`s military-dominated authorities, accusing them of using Saudi money to kill Egyptians protesting at the overthrow in July of an elected Islamist president.

Philippine military says 17 Muslim rebels killed

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 12:50

The Philippine military said on Tuesday it had killed 17 militants opposed to a peace deal between the government and the country`s main Muslim rebel group, as fighting raged for a second day.

Japan NHK boss under fire for comfort women remark

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:06

Japan`s top government spokesman today defended the new head of public broadcaster NHK for his remarks that the use of women as military prostitutes was common worldwide during World War II.

Philippine military attacks hardline Muslim renegades

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 14:16

The Philippine military attacked a Muslim renegade faction today, two days after the country`s main Muslim rebel group successfully ended negotiations to end a decades-long insurgency that has killed tens of thousands.