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The Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday that one U.S. soldier died in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.
China's second aircraft carrier, the first domestically built, appears to be preparing for a possible commissioning ceremony since it returned from its eighth sea trial, photos and videos showed.
The frequent public appearances of the Chinese Air Force's most advanced fight jet, the J-20, in October proves the Air Force's increasing confidence in the warplane, experts said on Tuesday.
Xi Jinping signed an order of commendation on Monday to honor the Chinese athletes and coaches who participated in the 7th Military World Games that concluded in Wuhan, Hubei Province, on Sunday.
Russia has challenged the credibility of the United States' declaration of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death and even expressed doubt that the weekend raid by its special forces took place.
The second volume of a compilation of Xi Jinping's views on strengthening and revitalizing the Chinese armed forces has been published, according to an official statement.
Helicopters are set to be the preferred mode of transport for China's rapidly growing offshore wind energy sector as they enable fast and easy transfer of technicians to the isolated turbines, often in challenging conditions.
Chinese netizens mourned the loss of three pilots from the People's Liberation Army who died during a training accident on Oct 11.
A Chinese company recently showcased an in-development stealth transport drone that features a hybrid of conventional and flying wing design, which could represent a trend for future large transport planes, analysts said on Sunday.
China's hosting of the 7th Military World Games, which concluded in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Sunday night, conveys a message of peace and spreads friendship and solidarity on a global stage.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday that it does not have reliable information on the U.S. operation in the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria that allegedly killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The U.S. military has conducted an operation in northwestern Syria targeting the head of the Islamic State (IS), but the result of the raid is yet unclear, U.S. media reported late Saturday.
The three-day Beijing Xiangshan Forum concluded in Beijing. The regional security dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region drew its largest ever participation.
China recently made an important breakthrough in developing its own space plane, a genre of aircraft that is expected to become a crucial weapon in the future, a state-owned research institute said.
On Day 4 of the 7th Military World Games held in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, the Chinese delegation remains at the top of medal standings with a total of 94 medals, including 54 golds, 25 silvers, and 15 bronzes.
The 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum is held at a time of high international distrust. During a seminar for young officers and scholars, one of the most pressing issues discussed was the prevalence of the lack of trust in the international system, particularly between China and the United States.
Counterterrorism is facing new and increasingly complex challenges ranging from rising levels of online terrorist activity to state-sponsored terrorism.
China is increasing assistance to veterans who struggle with life after retirement due to disability, serious illness, or injury as a result of military service.
DAMASCUS, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. forces in Syria have moved more than 1,500 Islamic State (IS) women from Syria to Iraq since Turkey launched an assault in northern Syria on Oct.
Athletes participating in the ongoing 7th Military World Games in Wuhan, Hubei province, praised the athletes' village, which was built for the first time in the games' history.
Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Monday reiterated China's defensive military strategy, meaning China will not attack others first unless being attacked.
The Chinese Minister of National Defense said the Chinese military is resolute in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, noting China is the only major country still striving for national reunification.
Xu Qiliang, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, stressed that the Chinese military will remain a force for peace and justice no matter how strong it becomes.
The Chinese and Australian armies on Saturday concluded a joint military training exercise in south China's Hainan Province.
The PLA Bayi Air Demonstration Team, China's best-known aerobatic team, is striving to become a world-class air display group as it keeps learning from those that preceded it, a team leader said.
Aviation Industry Corp of China, a State-owned aircraft conglomerate, is renowned for the variety of unmanned military aircraft it produces.
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said roughly 1,000 U.S. troops withdrawing from the northeastern Syria will be repositioned into western Iraq, according to a transcript released by the Pentagon on Sunday.
The Chinese military will always be a force that promotes peace and justice no matter how it develops, a senior Chinese military official said on Sunday.
"Wu", the Chinese character for "military", is made of two other characters - "Zhi" meaning "end" and "Ge" meaning "spear." This formation represents the ancient Chinese philosophy that the military is employed to stop the use of arms.
The People's Liberation Army's Bayi aeronautical pentathlon team, which was established in 2015, is aiming for more good results at the 7th Military World Games underway in Wuhan, Hubei province.
