Europe
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Apr- 2021 -23 April
Germany to Expand Military Mission in War-Torn Mali
The German government has approved plans to expand the country’s military mission in Mali.
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23 April
Russia Begins Drawdown of Troops From Ukraine’s Border
Russia on Friday began withdrawing troops that had been running drills near the borders of Ukraine, the defense ministry said, following weeks of heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the buildup.
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22 April
Belgium Calls for Ban on Use of Explosives in Cities
In a world first, Belgium has adopted a resolution on the protection of civilians from bombing and shelling in urban areas.
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21 April
German Defense Minister Continues to Campaign for Armed Drones
Germany's defense minister said she will continue campaigning for armed drones in the military, despite lawmakers’ disapproval of weaponized drones.
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21 April
Russian ‘Nuclear Drone’ Submarine to be Launched This Fall
The Russian nuclear submarine, Khabarovsk, will be launched this fall after a delay of several months, state media reported.
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21 April
Germany Plans to Pull Troops Out of Afghanistan by July 4
Germany's defense ministry on Wednesday said it planned to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan in early July, after the United States announced plans to pull out by September 11.
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21 April
Greece to Lend Patriot Battery to Saudi as Houthi Attacks Spike
Greece will lend a Patriot missile battery to Saudi Arabia to protect its critical energy infrastructure as the Gulf kingdom grapples with growing attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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20 April
US Donates $10M in Anti-Tank Weapons to Lithuania
The US has donated combat-tested anti-tank weapons worth $10 million to the Lithuanian armed forces.
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19 April
Russian Navy Tests Latest ‘All-Seeing’ SWIR Camera in Arctic
The Russian Navy has tested its latest short-wave infrared camera in Arctic drills, capable of "seeing" through snow and camouflage.
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19 April
Israel, Greece Sign Record Defense Deal Worth $1.65 Billion
In “the biggest defense agreement to date” between Israel and Greece, the two Mediterranean countries signed a $1.65 billion defense procurement deal on Sunday.
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