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Africa
Al-Shabaab Attack Kills Seven Somali Soldiers
An Al-Shabaab attack killed seven soldiers at a military camp in a Somali town retaken by the army this week in a major offensive against the jihadist group.
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Europe
France to Boost Defense Spending by a Third
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced plans to increase France's defense budget by a third for the next seven years.
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Asia Pacific
US, Philippines Vow to Boost Security Ties to Address ‘Flashpoints’
The US and the Philippines vowed to "invigorate" defense cooperation to address shared security concerns, including disputes over the South China Sea.
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Africa
UN’s Mali Mission ‘Unsustainable’ Without Troop Surge, Says Draft Report
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is "unsustainable" without more personnel, according to a draft UN report.
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Arms
Finland to Send Heavy Artillery to Ukraine
Finland announced a 400-million-euro military aid package to Ukraine, including heavy artillery as well as munitions but no Leopard tanks.
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Africa
DRC Militia Kills 7, Sparks Backlash Against UN Peacekeepers
A notorious militia in eastern DR Congo attacked a camp for displaced people, killing five children and two adults.
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Europe
Russian Troops Launch ‘Local Offensive’ in Southern Ukraine
The Russian army has launched a "local offensive" near Orikhiv in southern Ukraine, where the front has been largely stagnant for months.
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Air
Mali Gets More Warplanes, Helicopters From Russia
Mali's military rulers received more warplanes and helicopters from Russia, the latest in a series of deliveries from its new military ally.
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Europe
Estonia Ups Ukraine Military Aid to Over 1 Percent of GDP
Estonia said it would increase its military support to war-torn Ukraine to more than one percent of its gross domestic product (GDP).
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Americas
US Announces $2.5B in New Weaponry, Munitions for Ukraine
The US announced a massive new package of arms and munitions for Ukraine as the country's Western supporters seek to boost its armed forces.
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