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    Kazakhstan, Serbia to expand military-technical cooperation
    International Relations
    Kazakhstan, Serbia to expand military-technical cooperation
    12:13, 16 September 2026
    Kazakhstan’s Air Defense Forces test AI-powered control systems
    Hi-Tech Technology & Digitalization
    Kazakhstan’s Air Defense Forces test AI-powered control systems
    14:37, 31 August 2026
    UK develops military paraglider for covert missions
    Europe
    UK develops military paraglider for covert missions
    13:15, 29 August 2026
    US forces strike suspected narco-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing two
    USA
    US forces strike suspected narco-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing two
    02:34, 25 August 2026
    CENTCOM says U.S. forces redirect 49 commercial vessels after resumption of naval blockade against Iran
    USA
    CENTCOM launches first multinational attack drone task force
    04:30, 15 August 2026
    Trump orders major US Navy and shipbuilding overhaul
    USA
    Trump orders major US Navy and shipbuilding overhaul
    02:35, 15 August 2026
    Kazakhstan names new commander of Air Defense Forces
    President
    Kazakhstan names new commander of Air Defense Forces
    15:57, 10 August 2026
    Kazakhstan's defense ministry training drone specialists for modern warfare
    Education
    Kazakhstan advances military training with drone focus
    18:21, 21 July 2026
    Kazakh National Guard officer wins Asian jiu-jitsu title
    Defense
    Kazakh National Guard officer wins Asian jiu-jitsu title
    14:19, 20 July 2026
    Gennady Golovkin donates signed boxing gloves to Military-historical museum of Armed Forces
    Culture
    Gennady Golovkin donates signed boxing gloves to Military Historical Museum of Armed Forces
    11:26, 1 July 2026
    Kazakh armed forces servicemen raise National Flag on Denali
    Around the World
    Kazakh armed forces servicemen raise National Flag on Denali
    17:42, 23 June 2026
    Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes
    Geopolitical Agenda
    Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes
    08:19, 12 June 2026
    India calls in US envoy over strike on vessel off Oman coast
    Geopolitical Agenda
    India calls in US envoy over strike on vessel off Oman coast
    02:35, 11 June 2026
    Kazakhstan to open first resort complex for rescuers
    Regions
    Kazakhstan to open first resort complex for rescuers
    17:33, 24 May 2026
    Kazakhstan strengthens maritime infrastructure in Caspian Sea
    Regions
    Kazakhstan strengthens maritime infrastructure in Caspian Sea
    10:13, 24 May 2026
    Third Kazakh peacekeeping contingent departs for Golan Heights
    International Relations
    Third Kazakh peacekeeping contingent departs for Golan Heights
    10:11, 19 May 2026
    Kazakhstan ranks 58th in Global Firepower military strength rankings Kazakhstan has maintained its position in the annual Global Firepower military strength rankings, taking 58th spot out of 145 countries worldwide in 2026. Kazakhstan has the highest military spending per capita among Central Asian nations, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to 2026 Global Firepower data, Kazakhstan’s Power Index (PwrIndx) stands at 1.0433. The closer the score is to zero, the stronger the country’s military potential is considered. United States with PwrIndx of 0.0741, Russia with 0.0791 and China with 0.0919 top the rankings. India (0.1346), South Korea (0.1642), France (0.1798), Japan (0.1876), Turkey (0.1975), Italy (0.2211), and Brazil (0.2374) are also in the top 10. At the bottom of the list are Liberia (3.9275), Suriname (4.0538), the Central African Republic (4.2381), Belize (4.3602), and Bhutan (5.7991). Kazakhstan’s defense budget amounts to 5.836 billion US dollars, which translates to about 284 US dollars per person annually , the highest figure in Central Asia. For comparison, Turkmenistan's military spending stands at 209 US dollars per person, Uzbekistan —162 US dollars per person, Kyrgyzstan — 88 US dollars per person, Tajikistan — 42 US dolkars per person. The Global Firepower ranking takes into account more than 60 factors, including army size, financial resources, logistics, geography, equipment availability, and economic resilience.
    Defense
    Kazakhstan ranks 58th in Global Firepower military strength rankings
    13:11, 7 May 2026
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Defender of the Fatherland Day
    President
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Defender of the Fatherland Day
    08:07, 7 May 2026
    On Defender of the Fatherland Day, UN, peacekeeping, Golan Heights, army, defense, military, May 7
    Defense
    From the Golan Heights to UN missions: How Kazakhstan has strengthened its role as a peacekeeping nation
    08:00, 7 May 2026
    Parade in Astana
    Society
    Rhythm of Valor parade draws crowds in Astana
    19:15, 6 May 2026
    The Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the unified armed forces of Kazakhstan.
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