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13 December

US Intel Says 315,000 Russian Casualties in Ukraine: Congress Source

Some 315,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022, nearly 90 percent of its pre-war force, a congressional source said.

13 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says All French Troops Will Have Left by December 22

The ongoing withdrawal of French troops participating in an anti-jihadist mission in Niger will be complete by December 22, the Sahel country's army said.

13 December

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Defense Ministry Fined for Afghan Data Breach

The UK defense ministry has been fined $440,000 for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghans seeking to flee the Taliban.

12 December

The ARCHER mobile artillery system, purpose-built to keep pace with fast moving land forces and deliver superior mobility, lethality, and survivability. (Credit: BAE Systems)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Teams With Babcock, Rheinmetall for UK’s AS90 Howitzer Replacement Program

BAE Systems has partnered with Babcock and Rheinmetall to offer the Archer system as replacement for the British Army’s AS90 howtizers.

12 December

Joe Saballa

Turkish Military Receives Modified ARMA Armored Vehicle for Mine Hunting

The Turkish military has taken delivery of a modified version of the ARMA wheeled armored vehicle from local manufacturer Otokar.

12 December

A Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Bright red-orange flames jut out from its back as it propels upward. Smoke is seen covering the lower right side of the image. The background is a calm blue sky.

Juster Domingo

US, Allied Nations Meet to Discuss Space Security

Representatives from 10 Western and allied countries took part in an annual event in Berlin to discuss emerging threats in space security.

12 December

A view of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Forces Claim ‘Advanced Significantly’ in South Ukraine

Russian forces in southern Ukraine have "advanced considerably" around the village of Novopokrovka in the Zaporizhzhia region, Moscow's occupational authorities said.

12 December