A French major general took command of NATO’s mission in Iraq on Thursday, assuming responsibility for efforts to support the country’s fight against jihadists and strengthen its armed […] ...

Austria is approaching a pivotal decision that will define its air combat capabilities for decades. The Ministry of Defence ...

1639 - Treaty of Zuhab sees Iraq become part of the Ottoman Empire. 1914 - World War One. Ottoman Turkey sides with Germany and Austria-Hungary. 1915-16 - British troops invade and initially ...