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Asia Pacific
Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials
The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.
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Europe
German Military Has ‘Too Little of Everything’
Germany's military has too little of everything and its barracks are "pitiful" with some lacking WiFi and working toilets, despite a planned overhaul, a senior MP said.
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Europe
White Phosphorus Munitions Fired in Eastern Ukraine: AFP
White phosphorus munitions were fired from Russian positions on an uninhabited area by the town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, AFP journalists saw.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Unveils Portable Kamikaze Drone as China Tensions Rise
Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the US-made Switchblade 300, as China steps up military pressure on the island.
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Air
Norway Buys US Military Helicopters to Replace European NH90s
Norway is buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks.
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Africa
Five Killed in Al-Shabaab Suicide Attack in Somalia
At least five people were killed and 11 others wounded, including a regional governor, in a suicide attack in southern Somalia claimed by Al-Shabaab.
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Americas
Russian Su-27 Causes American MQ-9 Reaper Drone to Crash Over Black Sea: US
A Russian fighter jet dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said.
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Europe
Ukraine Troops Wrap Up Leopard Tank Training in Spain
Ukrainian soldiers wrap up this week a four-week training course in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2 tanks.
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Middle East
Up to 500 IS Fighters Still Active in Iraq: Military
Islamic State still has up to 500 active fighters in Iraq, a senior military official estimated in the country where jihadist cells continue to launch sporadic attacks.
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Europe
Moldova Facing Russian Hybrid Warfare: Defense Minister
Moldova does not currently face "imminent military danger" but is subject to "hybrid warfare generated by Russia" designed to overthrow its government, its defense minister said.
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