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Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk: Commander

Ukraine's incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defenses back home, a paramilitary commander said.

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30 August

28.08.2024. - Kadaga, Latvia. The opening ceremony of the infrastructure of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia organized by the Canadian Armed Forces Command in Latvia is taking place at the military base "Ādaži".

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Inaugurates NATO Multinational Brigade Center in Ādaži

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has opened a new military center in Ādaži to support the NATO Multinational Brigade cooperation.

30 August

A serviceman of the 3rd Colonel Petro Bolbochan Brigade of Operational Assignment of Ukraine's National Guard is staying in the trench during a tactical exercise in Ukraine

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Wants to Train More Ukrainian Soldiers, but Not in Ukraine

The European Union wants to train more Ukrainian soldiers but remains divided over whether to provide the support in Ukraine itself, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

30 August

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France's Dassault Aviation during a state visit by President Macron to Belgrade.

30 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says US-Made F-16 Fighter Jet Crashed, Killing Pilot

Ukraine said one of its F-16 fighter jets made by the United States crashed while repelling a Russian air strike, killing the pilot onboard.

29 August

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Upgrades Ukrainian F-16s Against Russian Electronic Warfare

A specialized US Air Force electronic warfare unit has upgraded the F-16 fighter jets Denmark and the Netherlands delivered to Ukraine, enhancing the aircraft’s survivability against evolving Russian electronic warfare.

29 August