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Rebel Forces in Ethiopia’s Tigray Launch New Offensive

Staff Writer With AFP -
Tigrayan forces launched a new offensive in the conflict-torn northern region of Ethiopia, two weeks after the federal government declared a unilateral ceasefire in the face of rebel advances.
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Americas

10 Colombian ‘Paramilitaries’ Killed in Clashes: Maduro

Staff Writer With AFP -
Ten Colombian "paramilitaries" died during violent clashes between armed groups and security forces that have ravaged Caracas.
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Air

Turkey to Begin Mass Production of Hisar O+ Air Defense System

Joe Saballa -
Turkey is set to begin mass production of its Hisar-O+ medium-range air defense system.
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Africa

EU Launches Military Mission to Train Mozambique Army

Staff Writer With AFP -
The European Union has formally established a military mission for Mozambique to help train its armed forces battling jihadists in the north of the country. 
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Air

Afghanistan Installs Anti-Missile System at Kabul Airport

Staff Writer With AFP -
Afghan authorities have installed an anti-missile system at Kabul airport to counter incoming rockets, as the Taliban pressed on with a blistering offensive across the country.
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Africa

49 Killed in Niger Armed Attack

Staff Writer With AFP -
Five civilians, four soldiers, and 40 armed attackers were killed Sunday in a clash in Niger's restive southwest region near the border with Mali.
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Africa

France to Start Closing Military Bases in Mali by Year-End: Macron

Staff Writer With AFP -
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would start closing its bases in northern Mali before the end of the year, part of a drawdown of French troops fighting Islamist extremists in the Sahel.
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Air

France Test Fires Anti-Drone Laser

Joe Saballa -
The French military this week conducted advanced testing of a laser-powered cannon capable of destroying a moving drone.
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Africa

Rwanda Sends 1,000 Troops to Insurgency-Hit Mozambique

Staff Writer With AFP -
Rwanda will send a thousand troops to Mozambique to help the country battle extremist militants wreaking havoc in the north of the gas-rich nation. 
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Americas

US Army Demonstrates Mobile Microgrid Capability to Power Next-Gen Weapons

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Army recently demonstrated a vehicle-mounted microgrid system that provides “on-the-move” power for next-generation weapon systems.
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Asia Pacific

Taliban Claim to Control 85 Percent of Afghanistan

Staff Writer With AFP -
Hours after President Joe Biden issued a staunch defense of the US withdrawal, the Taliban claimed to be in control of 85 percent of Afghanistan, including a key border crossing with Iran.
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Middle East

Iran Unveils New Weapons, Equipment

Joe Saballa -
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has acquired new domestically manufactured weapons and equipment, the service claimed on its official website.
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Asia Pacific

Kyrgyz Border Guard Killed in Shootout With Tajik Forces

Staff Writer With AFP -
Kyrgyzstan said one of its border guards was killed in a clash with Tajik forces, a day after Tajikistan accused the Kyrgyz of entering its territory to steal horses. 
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Americas

Biden Says Kabul’s Fall to Taliban ‘Not Inevitable’ as Fighting Rages

Staff Writer With AFP -
Joe Biden on Thursday defended the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, saying it was "not inevitable" that the country would fall to the emboldened Taliban, and confirmed the US exit would be completed by August 31.
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Air

USAF Awards Northrop Grumman $3.86 Billion ICBM Support Contract

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Air Force has awarded a $3.86 billion contract to Northrop Grumman Systems for Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) ground subsystem support.
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Business

Royal Navy Commits to $668 Million Upgrade of Type 45 Destroyer Fleet

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Royal Navy is investing $688 million to upgrade the air defense capabilities of its Type 45 destroyer fleet.
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