A Russian Su-57 Felon fighter exploded on the tarmac in Russia’s western Astrakhan region on Thursday—marking at least the fourth of the aircraft damaged or destroyed this year.

The “Great Emu War” has taken on a life of its own as a story to mock Australia—but it is doubtful any other country could have done better under the circumstances.

The UK government is contemplating how to speed up construction on the delayed warship—possibly by calling on Babcock to adopt a “wartime footing,” including extended and weekend shifts.

Since time immemorial, soldiers have invoked the divine to protect them in battle—and performed rituals and incantations to ...