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May- 2021 -

10 May

Portugal Signs Deal to Help Mozambique in Jihadist Fight

Portugal and Mozambique signed a new military cooperation accord on Monday to help the poor African nation confront a growing jihadist threat by beefing up training, notably of special forces.

7 May

Tong Ong

Turkey Reports Successful Test of ‘Homegrown’ Tank Engine

Turkey said it successfully completed the test of its first-ever nationally developed 1,500-horsepower engine that will power various armored vehicles and tanks.

6 May

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Moots Creation of 5,000-Strong Rapid Reaction Force

EU defense ministers will begin discussing Thursday a proposal to create a 5,000-strong joint military force capable of deploying rapidly to crisis zones, a senior EU official said.

5 May

Joe Saballa

Russia to Test Launch Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Russian armed forces will be conducting three test launches of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile this year, state media reported.

5 May

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Develops AI-Controlled Underwater Swarm Drone System: Source

Russia is developing a system consisting of a swarm of underwater combat drones, Russian media reported.

4 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Egypt Buys 30 Rafale Jets From France

Egypt's military has confirmed it ordered 30 Rafale jets from French defense firm Dassault Aviation to shore up "national security."

3 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkish Police Capture Key Islamic State Figure: Report

A senior figure in the Islamic State group described as the slain leader's "right-hand man" has been captured by police in Istanbul, local media reported Sunday.

Apr- 2021 -

30 April