2023 • Page 279 of 419 • The Defense Post

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3 May

US Special Forces Simulate Taiwan Defense Against China for First Time

The US Special Operations Command has conducted its first simulation of Taiwan’s defense against a potential Chinese invasion.

3 May

Africa

Burkina Faso's armed forces, pictured during training, have carried out security sweeps in an attempt to stem jihadist violence.

Staff Writer With AFP

Amnesty Accuses Burkina Army of Village Massacre

Amnesty International said Burkina Faso's army was responsible for a village massacre last month, putting the death toll at 147.

3 May

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Tank Crew ‘Ready’ for Spring Offensive

Members of a Ukrainian tank unit say they are all set for the expected spring offensive against Russian forces in the country's east.

2 May

Arms

A Ukrainian serviceman stands near a pile of empty mortar shell containers

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Targets 1 Million Shells a Year as Ukraine Saps Ammo

The EU will put forward a plan to boost its production capacity of artillery shells to one million a year as it scrambles to arm Ukraine and refill its own stocks.

2 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Colombia, ELN Guerrillas Say They Want a Ceasefire

Colombia's government and the ELN guerrilla group affirmed a commitment to reaching a ceasefire agreement as they met in Havana for a third round of peace talks.

2 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

IS-Linked Rebels Kill 6 in DR Congo’s Troubled East: Locals

Rebels linked to the Islamic State group attacked a village in DR Congo's volatile east killing at least six people, local authorities said.

2 May

Europe

A Danish combat battalion soldier training in Jutland, Denmark

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Send NATO Battalion to Latvia in 2024

Denmark will send a NATO battalion to Latvia next year to help support the Baltic state following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the defense ministry said.

2 May

Europe