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US Navy Begins Operating ‘Explorer’ Unmanned Saildrone

Hanan Zaffar - February 1, 2022

The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) has begun operating the Saildrone Explorer Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in the Arabian Gulf as a part of an initiative to expand its 5th Fleet with new unmanned systems.

Americas

Lockheed Integrates SPY Radar Into Aegis Weapon System

Joe Saballa - February 1, 2022

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the integration of its SPY-7 radar into the Aegis missile defense system.

Africa

Rebels Kill 4 Senegalese Soldiers, Hold 7 Hostage in The Gambia

Staff Writer With AFP - February 1, 2022

Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash between Senegal and The Gambia.

Africa

Nigerian Army Destroys Islamic State HQ in Gudumbali

Adetokunbo Abiola - February 1, 2022

Nigeria dealt a deadly blow to ISWAP fighters in Borno State but whether the Gudumbali victory now proves the army’s superiority remains to be seen.

Americas

US Urges Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran, Says Time Running Out

Staff Writer With AFP - February 1, 2022

A senior US official said time was running out for nuclear negotiations with Iran and urged Tehran to agree to direct talks to help forge a deal.

Commentary

Ukraine: Imminent War or PSYOP?

Anna Varfolomeeva - January 31, 2022

Talk of a looming Russian invasion of Ukraine has created the impression that a major conflict in Europe is imminent, but this rhetoric appears to be one-sided.

Air

Japan Finds Piece of Missing F-15, Searching for Crew

Staff Writer With AFP - January 31, 2022

Japanese aircraft and boats were searching for two crew from a fighter jet that is believed to have crashed after taking off a day earlier.

Africa

Weekend Attacks Kill Dozens in North Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP - January 31, 2022

Gunmen from heavily armed criminal gangs killed dozens of people, including 11 security personnel, in separate attacks in northwest and central Nigeria, government officials said.

Arms

Denmark Prepared to Send Military Equipment to Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP - January 31, 2022

Denmark is prepared to send military equipment to Ukraine, as the West intensifies diplomacy and threatens harsh economic sanctions on Russia to prevent an invasion.

Africa