Americas
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Jan- 2023 -6 January
Colombia Government Weakened by ‘Truce’ Mishap: Analysts
In announcing a ceasefire before it existed, Colombian President Petro has weakened his government in talks with armed groups, experts say.
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6 January
US Offers Reward for Shabaab Militant Over Kenya Attack
The United States offered a $10 million reward to find a leader of Somalia's Al-Shabaab militants over a 2020 attack on an air base in Kenya.
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6 January
White House Says US, Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to send powerfully armed infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
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6 January
US Navy Warship Transits Through Taiwan Strait
An American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the US Navy said, in a move likely to anger Beijing.
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5 January
Peraton Bags $2.25B DCSA Nationwide Background Check Contract
The US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has awarded Peraton a $2.25-billion contract to deliver background investigation services.
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5 January
Viasat to Continue Network, Communication Support for SOCOM
California-based Viasat has received a contract to support the US Special Operations Command’s networking and communication capabilities.
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5 January
US F-15EX Aircraft Demonstrates AMRAAM, Sidewinder Missiles
Two US Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft have conducted a live-firing demonstration over the Gulf of Mexico.
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5 January
Ukraine War Prompts US Army to Equip Apaches With Laser Protection System
The US Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been equipped with a laser protection system against short-range, heat-seeking missiles.
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5 January
US Space Force Begins Small Satellite Weather Sensor Demonstration
The US Space Systems Command has officially commenced an electro-optical/infrared weather system CubeSat demonstration in Florida.
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5 January
Australia Buys Ukraine-Tested US Missile System
Australia said it has snapped up a US offer to obtain the same long-range, mobile rocket system Ukraine has deployed against Russia.
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