As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions; however, here are ten recent defense and military developments worldwide reported in the news:

1. North Korea’s missile tests: In March 2021, the North Korean military launched two short-range ballistic missiles, the first such tests since US President Joe Biden took office.

2. India-China border dispute: In February 2021, India and China disengaged from their contested border in the Himalayas. The two countries had an intense military standoff since May 2020, resulting in fatalities on both sides.

3. Israel-Iran tensions: In April 2021, a mysterious explosion hit Iran’s Natanz nuclear site, with both Iran and Israel blaming each other. This occurred amid ongoing tension between the two nations over Iran’s nuclear program.

4. Turkey’s military actions in the Middle East: In October 2019, Turkey launched a military offensive in northeastern Syria. In December 2019, Turkey signed a military cooperation agreement with Libya that sparked tensions with neighboring Egypt.

5. Russia-Ukraine conflict: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, leading to an ongoing conflict in the eastern regions of Ukraine. Reports of ceasefire violations and casualties continue to this day.

6. US-China tensions: The US and China have been engaged in a trade and diplomatic war for several years, with disputes over military presence in the South China Sea and human rights issues in Xinjiang.

7. European defense cooperation: In June 2020, 25 European countries signed a historic agreement to deepen their defense cooperation, including a pledge to increase defense spending.

8. France’s military interventions in Africa: France has been involved in several military interventions in Africa since 2012, including in Mali, Chad, and Central African Republic, to combat Islamic extremism and support stability.

9. Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict: The Yemeni Civil War, ongoing since 2015, has also involved a coalition led by Saudi Arabia that has been accused of committing human rights violations.

10. US military presence in Afghanistan: The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks and has maintained a military presence there since. In April 2021, President Biden announced plans to withdraw US troops by September 11, 2021.