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Politics
NATO ill-equipped for defense, lacks leadership since Trump took office – Dutch advisory council
NATO is ill-equipped to defend members, and uncertainty over its unity under US President Donald Trump could allow Russia to exploit vulnerabilities, a Dutch advisory council warned
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Syrian troops and allies claim capture of ISIS-held border town of Al Bukamal
Syrian troops and allied militias on Thursday took the border town of Al Bukamal, the last major town held by Islamic State in Syria.
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Africa
US airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab kills ‘several militants’ – AFRICOM
U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Somalia's al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab, "killing several militants," U.S. Africa Command said
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Air
Turkey signs air defense missile accord with France and Italy
Turkey signed a letter of intent with France and Italy on Wednesday, paving the way to a purchase of surface-to-air missiles from the Eurosam consortium
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Air
Germany eyes F-35 for Tornado replacement as Airbus unveils New Fighter concept
Germany needs an off-the-shelf, fifth generation aircraft to replace its fleet of Tornado fighter-bombers by 2025, the chief of staff of the air force said
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Business
Sweden seeks Patriot air defense system by 2025
Sweden is to request the purchase of the Patriot medium-range air defense system from the United States, aiming to have it fully operational by 2025
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Technology
India conducts successful test of Nirbhay cruise missile
India conducted a successful test flight of the indigenously developed Nirbhay long-range sub-sonic cruise missile, the Ministry of Defense said
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War
NATO to deploy 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan, half from US – Stoltenberg
NATO will deploy 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan in an attempt to help "break the stalemate", Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said
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Air
Russia’s Su-35 fighter to fly at Dubai Airshow, increasing UAE deal speculation
Russia's Su-35 multi-role fighter will fly at the Dubai Airshow, increasing speculation over UAE deals for the jet and other aircraft, including the F-35
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Business
F-35 Full Mission Simulators delivered to Israel, Japan, Italy and Norway
F-35 Full Mission Simulators were recently delivered to Israel, Italy, Japan and Norway, the first deliveries to international F-35 operators, Lockheed Martin said
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