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6 January

Turkey Says Syrian Kurdish Fighters Will Be ‘Eliminated’

Turkey said it's "a matter of time" before Syrian Kurdish fighters - seen by the West as crucial against the Islamic State - to be wiped out.

6 January

Christine Casimiro

US Greenlights $78.5M Lightweight Torpedo Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US government has authorized the potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under a $78.5-million deal.

5 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Monitor Says Fighting Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces Kills 101

More than 100 combatants were killed over the last two days in northern Syria in fighting between Turkish-backed groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Elaborate Military Tunnel Complex Linked to Assad’s Palace

On the slopes of Mount Qasyun, a network of tunnels links a military complex to the presidential palace facing it.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said.

3 January

Protected Mobility Vehicles line up for a range practice at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. *** Local Caption *** The Task Group Taji Quick Reaction Force are responsible for base defence at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq and conduct routine patrols. They also provide security overwatch for coalition forces as they train the Iraqi Security Forces to combat Daesh. Task Group Taji is a part of Australia and New Zealands contribution to the US-led Operation Inherent Resolves Building Partner Capacity mission. The ADF effort is part of Operation OKRA and the NZDF effort is part of Operation MANAWA. Task Group Taji has trained more than 46,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces and law enforcement agency personnel since 2015.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State

Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.

3 January

Kaan fighter jet. Photo: Turkish Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets

Saudi Arabia has revealed its intent to acquire around 100 KAAN all-weather combat aircraft from Turkey as part of its air force modernization plan.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Czech Republic Reopens Damascus Embassy to Help US

The Czech Republic, whose embassy has represented the US in Syria since 2012, has reopened its mission after closing it last month.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Intercepted Missile, Drone Launched From Yemen

Israel's military reported that it shot down a missile and a drone launched from Yemen, the latest in a series of attacks from the country targeting Israel in recent weeks.

3 January