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Asia Pacific
China’s Military on ‘Concerning Trajectory:’ US General
A top US general said China's military is on a "concerning trajectory," twinning rapidly improving capabilities with "more aggressive" behavior in the Pacific.
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Americas
US Confirms Houthis Shot Down American Reaper Drone off Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, a senior US defense official said, confirming an earlier claim by the Iran-backed group.
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Americas
US Strikes Iran-Linked Weapons Storage Site in Syria
US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria in response to attacks against American personnel.
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Middle East
Sharp Rise in German Military Export Approvals for Israel
Germany has approved 10 times more in military gear exports to Israel so far this year, official data showed.
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Asia Pacific
Putin Meets Senior Chinese General, Hails Growing Military Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed strengthening military ties with Beijing as he hosted a senior Chinese general in Moscow.
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Middle East
IS Attacks Kill 30 Pro-Government Forces in Syria: Monitor
Islamic State attacks killed at least 30 pro-government forces and soldiers in the Syrian desert, a war monitor said, in one of the deadliest such assaults this year.
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Africa
Defense Ministers of Russia, Burkina Discuss Military Cooperation
The Russian defense minister and his counterpart from Burkina Faso met and agreed to strengthen defense ties, Moscow said.
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Air
Ukraine Says Bolstered Air Defense for Winter Attacks
President Zelensky said Ukraine deployed more Western air defense systems as it braces for a second full winter of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
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Middle East
Israeli Troops ‘In the Heart of Gaza City:’ Defense Minister
Israeli troops are "in the heart of Gaza City," Defense Minister Gallant said as the nation marked one month of war with Hamas in the Palestinian territory.
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Europe
Turkey Sidelined as EU Prepares to Open Door to Others
When figures in the EU talk about new members that might join the union by 2030, there is no mention of Turkey. It is a glaring omission noticed by Ankara.
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