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Coalition intensifies strikes near Raqqa, hits ISIS training camp near Al Qaim – CJTF-OIR

U.S.-led Coalition strikes against ISIS near Raqqa picked up on Wednesday as the Coalition targeted communication nodes and supplies, Operation Inherent Resolve said

US State Department approves $53 million medium-range missile sale to Netherlands

The U.S. State Department approved $53 million sale of 26 AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to the Netherlands

US Navy relieves commanders of USS John S. McCain after deadly collision

The U.S. Navy announced that the USS John S. McCain's commanding officers were relieved after the collision between the destroyer and a merchant vessel.

Coalition strikes reduced in Raqqa, continue in Al Qaim and Al Bukamal

Coalition strikes destroyed buildings, weapons storage facilities, a car bomb factory and a headquarters in Al Qaim, as strike numbers reduce near Raqqa

Coalition strike destroys ISIS headquarters near Rawah – CJTF-OIR

A U.S.-led Coalition strike in Iraq destroyed an ISIS headquarters near the city of Rawah on Monday, Operation Inherent Resolve said.

Russian statements about US objectives in Iraq amount to propaganda campaign – Pentagon

The U.S. Department of Defense dismissed Russian military statements about Washington's objectives in Iraq as propaganda. 

Iraqi troops fought through 2.5 weeks of ISIS chemical attacks to liberate Mosul – Brigade Commander

The Iraqi Security Forces proceeded with operations to liberate the city of Mosul from ISIS despite continuous use of chemical weapons against them

Coalition monitoring attempts by ISIS to reorganize – Brigade Commander

The U.S.- led Coalition against ISIS is on alert for possible attempts by ISIS to reorganize amid continuous loses in Iraq and Syria.

US military operations unaffected by diplomatic fight with Turkey – Pentagon

The ongoing diplomatic spat between the United States and Turkey has had no impact on U.S. military operations, the Pentagon said

Russian Su-24 attack aircraft crashes on takeoff in Syria, killing pilots

A Russian Sukhoi Su-24 ground attack aircraft crashed on takeoff at Hmeimim, Syria on killing the aircraft's pilots.

Syria accusing US of arming ISIS is ridiculous regime and Russian propaganda – Pentagon

The Pentagon said "absolutely ridiculous" statements by a Syrian general amounted to a Russian and regime propaganda campaign against the United States.

Lebanon receives 2 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from US

Lebanon received two Super Tucano light-attack aircraft from the United States. The planes were handed over at the Hamat air base near Beirut.

NATO launches new multinational division in Romania

NATO launched a new 10-country multinational force from in Romania to counter Russia in southeast Europe in the Black Sea

Foreign minister: Turkey can back out of Russian S-400 deal without technology transfer

Turkish authorities could annul the deal to purchase Russian S-400 air defense missile system if Moscow refuses to transfer technology, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday. "We have heard...

Coalition conducts 98 strikes in 3 days near Raqqa, Syria – CJTF-OIR

The U.S.-led Coalition conducted 98 strikes near Raqqa, Syria between October 6 and 8, Operation Inherent Resolve said

Russia to provide air support to Turkish operation in Syria, Erdogan says

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a "serious operation" has begun in Idlib province in Syria and that Russia will provide air support.