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9 August

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

UN Warns IS Afghanistan Branch Growing in Strength

A UN counter-terrorism official warned that the Islamic State group's Afghanistan branch poses the greatest external terrorist threat to Europe as it boosts its organizational strength.

9 August

Servicemen of the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade are walking through a field during a combat mission near Chasiv Yar

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine to Unleash Robot Dogs on Its Frontlines

Ukraine could soon unleash robot dogs on its frontlines, replacing soldiers for perilous missions like spying on Russian trenches or detecting mines.

9 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Swedish Military Enhances Black Hawk’s Range by 50 Percent

The Swedish Armed Forces is modifying its UH60-M Black Hawk helicopter fleet to enhance its flight time by 50 percent.

8 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland Signs $237M in Apache Offset Deals with Boeing, GE Aerospace

The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a pair of offset agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace in support of the anticipated $12 billion purchase of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters.

8 August

NATO defense ministers meet for two days of meetings at the alliance's headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Rojoef Manuel

NATO, Cornell Launch Undersea-Space Communication System Prototyping

NATO and Cornell University have unveiled a project to reroute allied communication from undersea to space in the event of disruption.

8 August

Weapons developer checks online data through a device

Rojoef Manuel

UK Explores Wi-Fi Alternative for Weapons, Ammo Production Centers

The UK is researching a substitute communication system to maintain weapons and ammunition development without Wi-Fi connectivity.

8 August

NATO soldiers and International military police secure the area near Zvecan, northern Kosovo

Staff Writer With AFP

US Urges Kosovo to Cooperate as Serb Tensions Rise

The United States urged Kosovo to heed the advice of its longstanding Western supporters to ease tensions that have again risen with Serbs.

7 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Thousands Flee as Russia Battles Major Border Attack From Ukraine

Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day, with authorities evacuating thousands due to fighting, officials said.

7 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Operationalizes Another Batch of Malva Truck-Mounted Artillery

A new batch of 2S43 Malva 152mm self-propelled howitzers has been shipped to Russian troops, Russian defense conglomerate Rostec announced in a press release last week.

7 August