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Turkey Offers Details of Islamic State Chief’s Death

Turkey released details about its operation against the Islamic State's global chief, saying he died by setting off a suicide vest to avoid being detained.

100,000 Russian Dead, Wounded in 5 Months in Ukraine: White House

More than 20,000 Russian troops have died and another 80,000 were wounded in five months of fighting in eastern Ukraine, a White House official said.

UN Says More Than 800,000 Could Flee Fighting in Sudan

The fighting raging in Sudan could spur more than 800,000 people to flee into neighboring countries, the United Nations warned.

34 Wounded in Russian Strikes on Central Ukraine: Official

Russian missile attacks across Ukraine wounded 34 people in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, including children, regional authorities said.

UN Says Sudan Near ‘Breaking Point’ as Battles Flare Despite Truce

Gun battles and explosions again rocked Sudan's capital despite the latest truce formally agreed between the warring parties.

Israel Strikes Wound Three Civilians in Syria: State Media

Three civilians were wounded in Israeli air strikes near the Syrian city of Homs, state media reported, with a war monitor saying a Hezbollah munitions depot was hit.

US Army Temporarily Grounds Pilots After Deadly Crashes

The US Army grounded all pilots who are not involved in critical missions until they complete required training, after four helicopters crashed in a matter of weeks.

Togo’s President Says 140 People Killed in Jihadist ‘War’

Around 40 soldiers and 100 civilians have been killed in a jihadist "war" in northern Togo, President Faure Gnassingbe said.

Ukrainian Strike on Russian Village Kills Four: Governor

A pre-dawn Ukrainian strike on a Russian border village killed four people and wounded two others, the governor of Russia's western Bryansk region said.

Suspected Islamic State Group Chief Killed in Syria: Erdogan

The suspected leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Erdogan said.

Poland Announces $2.4B Air Defense Deal With Europe’s MBDA

Poland announced it had signed a $2.4-billion air defense deal with the UK arm of Europe's MBDA, which will provide missiles and missile launchers.

Albedo Wins Nighttime Thermal Imaging Contract for US Air, Space Intelligence

Albedo has received a contract to support the US National Air and Space Intelligence Center in nighttime thermal imaging operations.

South Korea to Develop Hypersonic Missile Defense System

The South Korean government has approved a long-range missile defense system development plan worth 2.71 trillion won ($2.03 billion).

Joby Aviation Bags $55 Million for US Air Force’s eVTOL Air Taxis

Joby Aviation has received a contract extension to deliver electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to the US Air Force.

US, Israel Order 169 CH-53K ‘King Stallion’ Engines

The US and Israel have jointly procured 169 T408 turboshaft engines from General Electric Aviation in a deal worth $683.7 million.

How to Increase Nuclear Crisis Stability

Eliminating the Minuteman III would significantly increase nuclear crisis stability and eliminate the grave fallout threat by an enemy attempt to preempt the launching of land-based missiles.