France Halts Counter-Terror Ties With Mali, Expels Diplomats
Paris has suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and ordered diplomats to leave after the arrest of a French envoy in Bamako.
India’s Grounded ‘Dhruv’ Choppers Back in Action for Counter-Terror Ops
The Indian Army’s grounded Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters have been cleared to resume operations following a deadly terrorist attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Burkina Junta Creates New Battalions to Fight Jihadists
The military regime in Burkina Faso announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers to fight jihadist violence.
Indian Army Introduces AI Weapon That Tracks, Shoots in Just ‘10 Milliseconds’
The Indian Army has taken counter-terrorism to new heights with a weapon that can reportedly track and eliminate threats within just 10 milliseconds.
Scores of IS Fighters Killed in Northern Somalia: Security Forces
Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said they had killed scores of fighters linked to the Islamic State group in heavy fighting in the mountains.
Two Indian Soldiers, 31 Maoist Rebels Killed in One of Deadliest Clashes
Indian security forces killed at least 31 Maoist rebels in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency.
Mozambique Launches Military Operation After New ‘Jihadist’ Attack
Mozambique's military said it had launched an operation in the country's north following a new attack blamed on jihadist militants.
EU Pledges $62 Million in Aid for Lebanon Military
The European Union on Tuesday announced a $62 million support package for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Sahel Countries to Create Joint Anti-Jihadist Force
Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.
Trump Reinstates Cuba on State Sponsor of Terror List: W.House
US President Donald Trump on Monday promptly reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, announced days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.
Indian Troops Kill Five Maoists, Bomb Wounds Officers
Indian troops killed at least five Maoist guerillas in the latest push to crush the long-running insurgency, with a separate bomb blast wounding two policemen, officers said Sunday.
Iran Launches Major Military Drills, Prepares for ‘Anti-Terror Campaign’
Iran has begun the "Great Prophet 19" large-scale military exercise and announced an upcoming anti-terror campaign, state media reported.
Indian Forces Clash With Maoist Rebels, Five Dead
Indian security forces battled with Maoist rebels in their forested heartland, with at least four guerillas and one policeman killed.
Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism
The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.
Papua New Guinea PM to Fight ‘Fire With Fire’ in Troubled Highlands
Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight "fire with fire."
‘Five Eyes’ Powers Warn of Rise in Online Youth Extremism
Intelligence and law agencies in the Western "Five Eyes" security alliance warned Friday of a rising number of children being radicalized online by violent extremists.
Nigerian Air Force to Expand Fleet With 34 Italian Aircraft
Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo.
Drone Strike Kills Three in Iraq’s Kurdish Region: Official
A drone strike killed three people in Iraq's Kurdish region, where the Turkish military regularly targets Kurdish fighters.
South Korea Testing New Robot Dog for Counter-Terrorism Ops
South Korea has begun testing its new four-legged unmanned ground vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.
M23 Seizes Town in East DR Congo, as Rebels Gain More Ground
The M23 militia group has seized another town in the war-torn east of DR Congo, as the rebels gain more ground, sources told AFP Sunday.
Nigeria Announces ‘Overambitious’ Plan to Buy 50 Military Aircraft
Nigeria has announced plans to further boost its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring 50 new military aircraft.
Nigerian Army to Receive More Tactical Vehicles for Counter-Terrorism Ops
The Nigerian Army will soon receive an additional fleet of tactical armored vehicles to boost its capability in combating various security challenges.
Nigerian Military Receives 20 Armored Personnel Carriers
Nigeria’s defense ministry has handed over 20 newly-acquired armored personnel carriers to the country’s armed forces.
S. Korea’s Spy Agency Warns North Plotting Attacks on Embassies
South Korea's spy agency said Pyongyang was plotting "terrorist" attacks targeting Seoul's officials and citizens overseas.
