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4 January

Two Rockets Target US Army Base in Eastern Syria: CENTCOM

Two rockets were fired at an army base in eastern Syria hosting a US-led anti-jihadist coalition, causing no casualties or damage, the US military said.

4 January

TCG Anadolu. Photo: Turkish Ministry of National Defense

Rojoef Manuel

Future Turkish Amphibious Assault Ship ‘TCG Anadolu’ Undergoes Sea Acceptance Trials

The TCG Anadolu is the Turkish Navy’s largest warship and will be its first unmanned aerial vehicle carrier ship.

4 January

The IRGC is an elite branch of the Iranian military made up of roughly 125,000 members

Staff Writer With AFP

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shot Dead in Tehran: State Media

A member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards was shot dead outside his house in Tehran, state media reported.

4 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Iranian Drone Strikes Mock Israeli Naval Base in Military Drill

An Iranian combat drone struck a mock Israeli naval base and naval ship during a recent military drill.

4 January

Main Battle Tank (MBT) simulation and training center

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit Systems to Provide Israel With Main Battle Tank Training Platforms

The Israeli Defence Forces have awarded Elbit Systems a contract to supply advanced tank training platforms for the Israeli Armed Corps.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda’s ‘Bizarre’ Silence Over Zawahiri Successor

Five months after the US announced the killing of Al-Qaeda's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, the jihadist group has still not confirmed his death or announced a new boss.

3 January

A new U.S. Air Force E-11A BACN aircraft sits parked at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16, 2022. This E-11A is the newest addition to 430th Expeditionary Electronic Communications Squadron's fleet. Commonly known as Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, this aircraft extends the range of communications channels and enables better communication amongst units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)

Rojoef Manuel

New E-11A Communications Aircraft Handed Over to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received a new E-11A aircraft with a battlefield airborne communications node payload in Saudi Arabia.

3 January

Joe Saballa

UAE’s First Falaj Fast Vessel Begins Construction

Abu Dhabi Ship Building has announced the start of construction of the United Arab Emirates Navy’s first Falaj 3-class fast patrol vessel.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Operation: Palestinian Ministry

The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a West Bank raid on Monday, Palestinian officials said, as it demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of killing an Israeli soldier.

2 January