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2 Saudi soldiers killed, 3 injured in attack on Jeddah royal palace guard post

Fergus Kelly -
Two Saudi soldiers were shot dead and three others were wounded in an attack on a guard post at the Peace Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Business

$1.1 billion contract to construct 2 more littoral combat ships for US Navy

Fergus Kelly -
Austal USA and Lockheed Martin were awarded contracts worth more that $1.1 billion combined to build two littoral combat ships, the Pentagon said
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Middle East

Pentagon: US strike in Yemen on October 4 killed AQAP terrorist

Anna Varfolomeeva -
The U.S. military carried out a strike in Yemen on October 4 that resulted in death of an AQAP militant, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to The Defense Post
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Business

US State Dept approves $15 billion THAAD missile defense sale to Saudi Arabia

Anna Varfolomeeva -
The U.S. Department of State approved on Friday, October 6 the possible sale of 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launchers to Saudi Arabia worth $15 billion, the U.S. Defense...
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Africa

Body of fourth US service member recovered in Niger

Anna Varfolomeeva -
The Nigerien military recovered the body of a 4th U.S. service member who was killed along with three Green Berets ambushed during a patrol on Wednesday
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Middle East

Coalition: Russian allegations that ISIS uses At Tanf to launch Syria attacks are false

Fergus Kelly -
Russian claims that ISIS uses At Tanf deconfliction zone to launch attacks and that US uses refugees as human shields are false allegations, Coalition says
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Middle East

Coalition denies striking Syrian regime forces after two convoys entered At Tanf deconfliction zone

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The Coalition confirmed that two pro-Syrian regime convoys entered At Tanf deconfliction zone, but denied reports that its aircraft struck a convoy
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Air

Coalition strikes destroy 23 ISIS fighting positions near Raqqa – CJTF-OIR

Staff Writer With AFP -
US-led Coalition strikes in Syria destroyed 23 Islamic State fighting positions near the city of Raqqa on Thursday, October 5.
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Air

Indian Mi-17 military helicopter crashes near China, Bhutan border, killing 7

Fergus Kelly -
An Indian Mi-17 military helicopter crashed in the Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh state killing all seven crew and passengers on board
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Asia Pacific

Northrop Grumman to produce surveillance drones for Japan under $130 million contract

Anna Varfolomeeva -
Northrop Grumman was awarded a $130.5 million contract for three Global Hawk surveillance drones intended for Japan, the U.S. Department of Defense said.
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Americas

Hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico delay deployment of US troops to Afghanistan

Anna Varfolomeeva -
Deployment of U.S. troops to Afghanistan has been delayed due to ongoing hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Joint Staff Director Lieutenant General Kenneth F. McKenzie said on Thursday. "Forces...
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Middle East

Turkey says military ready for operation against Efrin, Syria

Staff Writer With AFP -
Turkey's presidential spokesperson said plans are in place for military operation against Efrin canton in Syria and that the army could move at any time.
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Business

Saudi Arabia to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems

Anna Varfolomeeva -
Saudi Arabia is to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems, Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, thermobaric rockets, grenade launchers and assault rifles.
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Business

Raytheon awarded $173 million contract for 200 JSOW glide bombs for Qatar

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Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $173 million contract to produce 200 AGM-154C joint standoff weapons for Qatar
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Air

Gallery: Fuelling the fight against ISIS

Fergus Kelly -
The US Air Force 340th EARS provides air-to-air refuelling, a crucial component for the success of the Coalition campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
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Air

Coalition strikes destroy ISIS IED factory near Hawija – CJTF-OIR

Staff Writer With AFP -
U.S.-led Coalition strikes destroyed an ISIS improvised explosive device factory near the city of Hawija on Wednesday, Operation Inherent Resolve said
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