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May- 2019 -

15 May

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US threatens EU with trade war over weapons

The US has all but threatened the EU with a trade war over plans to boost cooperation between member states on military spending

8 May

Saudi forces take part in military exercises during a visit by Yemeni Prime Minister Khaled Bahah at the Saudi-led coalition military base in Yemen's southern embattled city of Aden.

Staff Writer With AFP

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France will send new arms shipment to Saudi Arabia, Parly says

French defense minister Parly confirmed that a new shipment of weapons will go to Saudi Arabia, despite claims Riyadh is using the arms in the Yemen war

7 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Czech Republic cleared to buy UH-60M Black Hawk or AH-1Z Viper helicopters

The US State Department approved the sale to the Czech Republic of either 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters or four AH-1Z plus UH-1Y utility helicopters

3 May

Staff Writer With AFP

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‘Means identified’ to create European Union defense directorate with Commissioner

Work is being undertaken within EU institutions to enable the creation of a dedicated defense directorate with a Commissioner, sources told AFP

3 May

French flag outside the Hyper Cacher kosher market in Paris, France

Elena Pokalova

Foreign fighter returnees in prison: Meting out justice or building up ISIS cadres?

Former foreign fighters could leave prison as reinforcement cadres for ISIS, ready to fulfill Baghdadi’s threats of future attacks, Dr. Elena Pokalova says

1 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Royal Navy reservist Mordaunt named UK defense secretary after Williamson ousted over Huawei leaks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May named Penny Mordaunt as the new defense secretary after asking Gavin Williamson to step down over a national security council leak

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30 April