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Former Diplomat: China Should Rethink ‘No First Strike Policy’

Hercules Reyes -
China should review its “no first strike policy” regarding a potential nuclear conflict, a former Chinese diplomat said, citing pressure from the United States’ own nuclear weapons.
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Air

Boeing Unveils Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile Concept

Inder Singh Bisht -
Boeing displayed a Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) concept at the annual Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, this week.
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Asia Pacific

S. Korean President Moon Pushes for Reconciliation With North

Hercules Reyes -
South Korean President Moon Jae-in once again called for reconciliation with North Korea while also urging for “co-prosperity” between the two countries.
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Air

US MDA Test Launches Upgraded Homeland Missile Defense

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) revealed it has test-launched a kill vehicle mock-up with curtailed boosting stages for earlier release.
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Africa

Thousands in Mali Demonstrate in Support of Army Rulers

Staff Writer With AFP -
Thousands of people demonstrated in Mali's capital backing the nation's military rulers and protesting perceived foreign meddling in the Sahel state. 
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Africa

Ethiopia’s Tigray Rebels Accused of Shelling, Shooting Civilians

Staff Writer With AFP -
Rebels from Ethiopia's war-hit Tigray opened fire on civilians while looting and shelling villages and towns in the neighboring Amhara region.
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Americas

Pentagon Issues ‘Subterranean Robot Challenge’

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency kicked off the Subterranean Challenge final this week, with participants deploying autonomous systems to navigate underground obstacles.
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Air

Contract Announcement for B-52 Engine Replacement ‘Imminent’

Hercules Reyes -
The announcement of an engine replacement contract for the B-52 is “imminent” and may happen before month’s end. However, “it could be faster.”
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Air

Military Plane With Six on Board Disappears in Russia

Staff Writer With AFP -
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft with six people on board disappeared near the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk.
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Air

‘Lifesaver’ Water Rescue Drone Unveiled

Hercules Reyes -
Drone manufacturer TEKEVER unveiled plans for a new water rescue system, dubbed the “Lifesaver onboard system" at the Defence and Security Equipment International conference in London.
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Air

India Signs Contract for 24 Second-Hand ‘Mirage’ Aircraft 

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a 27-million euro ($31.6-million) contract to purchase 24 phased-out Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft, Hindustan Times revealed.
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Air

USAF Official Warns China Might ‘Strike From Space’

Hercules Reyes -
In his keynote address at the Air Force Association Air, Space Cyber Conference, US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warned that China has the potential “to actually put weapons in space."
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Air

US Army Uses High-Altitude Balloons in Arctic Firing Exercise

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Army recently conducted a cross-domain exercise with allies and partners in the Arctic Sea to examine new warfighting methods.
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Asia Pacific

Two Taliban Among Three Killed in Jalalabad Attack

Staff Writer With AFP -
Two Taliban fighters and a civilian were killed by gunmen who attacked a checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan.
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Africa

Nine Chad Villagers Killed in Jihadist Assault

Staff Writer With AFP -
Nine people have died in an attack on a village in the Lake Chad area that is plagued by violence led by jihadist groups.
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Commentary

Ethiopia’s Conflict: Will Negotiations With the TPLF Work?

Yodahe Zemichael -
Ethiopia will not succumb to its authoritarian past but rather the people’s government will succeed in charting a course for the soul of the nation.
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