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How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’

Artur Kalandarov -
To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.
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Asia Pacific

Taliban Says US ‘Bombarding Civilians, Houses’ in Violation of Afghan Deal

Staff Writer With AFP -
The Taliban on Friday rejected Washington's accusations that it had not lived up to its promises in Afghanistan, in turn claiming the US was "bombarding civilians."
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Americas

US Army Funds Device That Turns ‘Ditch Water’ Into Lifesaving IV Fluid

Inder Singh Bisht -
US Army medical researchers and a Colorado-based research firm are developing a device that purifies groundwater into an intravenous fluid — a life-saving necessity for treating wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
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Americas

Yemenis Seek Justice for ‘Unlawful’ US Drone Strike Killings

Staff Writer With AFP -
Two Yemeni families have filed a petition this week against the US government over the "unlawful" killing of 34 relatives, including nine children, in counter-terrorism operations, said human rights group Reprieve.
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Africa

Gunmen Kidnap, Kill Dozens in Nigeria After Military Revamp

Staff Writer With AFP -
At least 30 people were kidnapped and a dozen others killed in a series of attacks in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, hours after the president had replaced his military commanders. 
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Middle East

Islamic State ‘Wali’ Abu Yasser al-Issawi Killed in Iraq: Prime Minister

Staff Writer With AFP -
Iraq's premier announced the military had killed Abu Yasser al-Issawi, the top Islamic State group figure in the country.
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Americas

US Marines Corps Green Lights Autonomous Vessel Carrying Armed Swarm Drones

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Marines Corps has selected a Louisiana-based ship manufacturer to build a long-range unmanned warship equipped with its own swarm of armed drones.
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Air

Ukrainian Navy Will Receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones This Year

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Ukrainian navy will receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 drones with “improved characteristics” this year.
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Asia Pacific

India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources

Tong Ong -
India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.
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Americas

US Govt Panel: Don’t Ban AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons

Tong Ong -
A government-appointed commission has argued that the US should not ban the use or development of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous weapons.
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Air

Sikorsky-Boeing Pitches Defiant X Helicopter Concept to Replace Black Hawk

Inder Singh Bisht -
Sikorsky-Boeing has unveiled its concept for the Defiant X rigid coaxial rotorcraft, a contender for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.
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Africa

Huge Challenges Await Nigeria’s New Military Chiefs

Staff Writer With AFP -
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's sudden replacement of his top military commanders may be a welcome change in a country frustrated over a decade-long insurgency, but on the ground, soldiers face a complex mix of conflicts.
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Americas

Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

Staff Writer With AFP -
President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

New Research Method Detects Underwater Drones in Noisy Surroundings

Inder Singh Bisht -
A team of researchers has developed a technique to detect the acoustic signature of an unmanned underwater vehicle in noisy surroundings.
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Air

US B-52 Overflies Middle East as Biden Sets Policy Tone

Staff Writer With AFP -
A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East in a show of force by President Biden's new administration as it girds for a challenging relationship with Iran, the Pentagon said.
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Europe

British Army to Receive Six Detect and Destroy Systems for $140M

Inder Singh Bisht -
The UK government has awarded a $140 million contract to the local subsidiary of Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems to supply six “sensor-to-shooter” systems to the British Army.
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