US Deploys Avenger Air Defense System in Africa for First Time
The US Army has deployed its Avenger air defense system to the African continent for the first time, joining a major multinational military exercise.
Italian Police Say Arrested Alleged Jihadist Sought by Tunisia
Italian anti-terrorism police said on Friday they had arrested a Tunisian citizen suspected of working as an "organizer" for the Islamic State group, which they said was planning to attack Italy.
US Approves $108M Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia
The US is enhancing Tunisia’s anti-tank capabilities with the approval of a $108-million foreign military sale for FGM-148F Javelin missiles.
Tunisia to Host African Lion 2025, Strengthening Ties With US and EU
The African Lion drills 2025 are scheduled to take place in Tunisia, marking the “most extensive exercise” hosted in the country.
Tunisian Air Force Accepts Texan II Flight Simulator From Textron Subsidiary
Textron’s TRU Simulation segment has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer to the Tunisian Air Force.
Tunisian Air Force Receives Final T-6C Texan II Trainer Aircraft
Textron Aviation Defense has delivered the final Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop military trainer aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force..
Tunisia Receives First Military Training Aircraft From Textron
Tunisia received its first of eight advanced military flight trainers, the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II, from American aircraft firm Textron.
Tunisian Army Says It Kills 3 IS-Linked Jihadists
The Tunisian army said it had killed three jihadists linked to the Islamic State group during an operation in the country's west.
Tunisia to Procure Military Training Aircraft From US
Tunisia is acquiring eight military training aircraft from the US to modernize its fleet and provide improved training to its pilots.
Jihadist Suspect Blows Herself, Child up in Tunisia: Ministry
A suspected foreign jihadist blew herself and her little girl up with an explosives belt as security forces closed in in mountains of central Tunisia, the interior ministry said Friday.
IS Claims Killing of 4 Tunisia Soldiers, Beheading: SITE
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the February 3 killing of four soldiers in a rugged region of central Tunisia, SITE Intelligence Group reported.
Tunisia Signs $80 Million Deal for Three Turkish Anka-S Combat Drones
Tunisia has reportedly signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries to buy three Anka-S drones at a cost of $80 million.
Syria Drone Strike Kills Top Tunisian Jihadist Sayyaf al-Tunsi
A drone strike believed to have been carried out by the United States in northwestern Syria killed a prominent Tunisian jihadist, a monitor said.
Tunisian Officer Stabbed to Death, 3 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Firefight
Attackers with knives killed a Tunisian National Guard officer and wounded another Sunday before three assailants were shot dead in a firefight, the security force said, labeling it a "terrorist" act.
AFRICOM cancels North Africa multinational training exercise Phoenix Express over COVID-19 concerns
US Africa Command cancelled the Phoenix Express joint naval security exercise as a precaution to limit the spread of COVID-19
African Lion multinational exercises scaled back over coronavirus threat
The size and scope of annual African Lion exercise will be reduced this year to reduce the exposure of forces to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
US approves sale to Tunisia of 4 AT-6 Wolverine light attack aircraft
The US State Department approved an estimated $325.8 million sale of four Beechcraft AT-6C Wolverine light attack aircraft to Tunisia
BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract
BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets
Tunisia national guard officer killed in counter-terrorism operation
A national guard officer and three suspected jihadist militants were killed in a gunbattle in northwest Tunisia
Suspected Tunis suicide bombing plotter killed, ministry says
The suspected mastermind of twin suicide bombings in Tunis was killed when he blew himself up during a police manhunt outside the capital
Suicide bombers target police in Tunis
Suicide bombers targeted police on Tunisia's capital Tunis, injuring civilians and police personnel
Tunisia soldier killed in IED explosion on Mount Chambi
A Tunisian soldier was killed and three others were wounded in a mine blast in an attack claimed by al-Qaeda-linked militants
Two militants killed and a police officer injured during raid in Tunisia
Two suspected militants were killed in the Sidi Bouzid region of Tunisia when they detonated an explosive device during a counter-terrorism operation targeting a group linked to ISIS
Tunisia arrests 12 members of suspected ISIS cell
Authorities have arrested 12 suspected members of Islamic State and seized bomb making materials since a suicide attack last month
