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Turkey’s military operation against Efrin has begun, defense minister says

Fergus Kelly -
Turkey's military operation against the Kurdish-controlled Efrin region of Syria has "de facto" begun, defense minister Nurettin Canikli said
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Africa

At least 5 Nigerien troops killed in Boko Haram attack

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At least 5 Niger soldiers were killed and a dozen others wounded in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in the country's southeast
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Asia Pacific

Russia begins deliveries of S-400 to China, but isn’t transferring the technology

Fergus Kelly -
Russia has begun deliveries of the S-400 Triumf air defense missile system to China, but the 2014 contract does not include transfer of technology
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Middle East

Syria will respond to Turkish “aggression” in Efrin, minister says

Fergus Kelly -
The Syrian government will respond to Turkish "aggression" in Efrin and will destroy air targets in Syrian airspace, the deputy foreign minister said
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Africa

UK announces deployment of additional Chinook helicopters to Mali ahead of Macron visit

Joanne Stocker -
The UK will send three additional Chinook helicopters to Mali for French counter-terrorism operations, the UK government said
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Asia Pacific

India successfully flight tests nuclear-capable Agni-5 ICBM for the fifth time

Fergus Kelly -
India has successfully tested its nuclear-capable Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile for the fifth time, the Ministry of Defence said
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Business

US approves $500 million sale to Saudi Arabia of Patriot and HAWK missile system services

Fergus Kelly -
The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot and HAWK missile system services to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $500 million, DSCA said
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Middle East

US backtracks on Syrian ‘border guard’ plan after Turkish threats to attack Efrin

Wladimir Van Wilgenburg -
The US will train forces linked to the SDF but will not create a border force, officials said as Turkey threatened to attack Efrin
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Asia Pacific

Japan, Australia push for defense pact amid regional tension

Staff Writer With AFP -
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia toured a military training ground, as the two countries seek to bolster defense ties
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Middle East

Turkey’s national security council says steps to be taken immediately to defeat threats from Syria

Fergus Kelly -
Turkey's national security council said steps should be taken "immediately and resolutely" to defeat threats against the country from western Syria
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Europe

Qatar signs security agreement with NATO

Joanne Stocker -
Qatar and NATO have signed a security agreement that will establish a framework for protection of the exchange of classified information
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Air

Three killed after Turkish military plane crashes in Isparta

Joanne Stocker -
Three people were killed when a Turkish military plane crashed in the southern Isparta province, the army said.
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Business

Kongsberg and Finland’s Patria close missile system cooperation deal

Joanne Stocker -
Kongsberg and Patria reached an deal for long-term Missile Systems cooperation, including the creation of a technology and development center
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Europe

French wives of ISIS fighters press charges over Syria detention

Joanne Stocker -
Wives and children of ISIS fighters captured in Syria filed a legal complaint against French authorities for refusing to repatriate them, lawyers announced
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Air

Colombia military helicopter crash kills 10, army chief says

Fergus Kelly -
All ten people aboard a military helicopter that crashed in a rural area of northwestern Colombia were killed, the army's commander said
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Europe

Denmark and Belgium take command of NATO naval groups

Joanne Stocker -
Denmark and Belgium have assumed command of two NATO standing maritime groups, the alliance said
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