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Israeli Army Says Downed Drone From Lebanon

The Israeli army shot down a drone it said had entered its airspace from Lebanon, the military said Friday, hours after a strike in Syria attributed to the Jewish state.

UK Orders Three Autonomous Minesweepers for Royal Navy

The Royal British Navy has ordered three autonomous minesweepers capable of tracking down modern digital mines that remain undetected by traditional mine hunting methods.

Missing Catholic Priest Found Dead in Burkina Faso

A priest missing since Tuesday in Burkina Faso's jihadist-plagued southwest has been found dead, security and local sources said Thursday.

US Army Researchers Working on Adding Muscle to Robots

To add dynamism and agility to their robotic systems, US Army researchers are working on a project that envisages adding muscle tissue to the unmanned platforms.

Israeli Strikes Kill 4 Civilians in Syria: State Media

Four civilians, including two children, were killed by Israeli strikes on the Syrian province of Hama at dawn on Friday, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported.

French Troops Kill Over 20 Jihadists in Burkina Faso

More than 20 jihadists have been killed by French troops this month in Burkina Faso near the border with troubled Mali, the French military said Thursday.

FBI Retrieves Armored Humvee Stolen From California National Guard

The FBI safely recovered a $120,000 armored military Humvee which was stolen from a National Guard facility in Los Angeles five days earlier.

UAE Signs Deal to Buy 50 F-35s, up to 18 Reaper Drones From US: Sources

The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets and up to 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to sources.

Peace Talks at ‘Snail’s Pace’ Due to Taliban, Says Afghan Govt

Afghan authorities lambasted the Taliban Wednesday for failing to actively participate in peace talks seeking to end the country's long-running war.

Twin Suicide Bombing in Baghdad Kills 32, Wounds 110

A rare twin suicide bombing killed 32 people and wounded 110 at a crowded market in central Baghdad on Thursday, Iraq's health ministry said, the city's deadliest attack in three years.

EU’s AI-Driven Militarization ‘Threat to Europe’s Populations’: Report

Driven by artificial intelligence and digitalization, the ongoing armament of the EU “poses a threat to the populations of Europe,” according to a recent report.

US Defense Secretary Nominee Pledges to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military

US Defense Secretary nominee Lloyd Austin assured the public to uphold the principle of “civilian control of the military” if confirmed to the position.

Mali Security Forces Disperse Rally Against French Army

Mali's security forces fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in the capital Bamako during an unauthorized rally against France's military role in the country.

Indian Army Flies 75 Drones to Demonstrate Swarm Capabilities

The Indian Army demonstrated its drone swarm capability for the first time last week as it deployed a group of 75 unmanned aerial vehicles, destroying an array of simulated military targets with kamikaze-style attacks.

Russia to Ready Coastal Base for Underwater Nuclear Drones by 2022

Russia is constructing a coastal base at an undisclosed location for its Poseidon unmanned underwater “doomsday nuke” drone.

Catholic Priest Missing in Jihadist-Hit Burkina Faso

A priest has gone missing in southeastern Burkina Faso, triggering fears of a kidnapping in the Sahel state struggling with a five-year-old jihadist offensive.