Middle East
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Oct- 2017 -7 October
Russia to provide air support to Turkish operation in Syria, Erdogan says
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a "serious operation" has begun in Idlib province in Syria and that Russia will provide air support.
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7 October
2 Saudi soldiers killed, 3 injured in attack on Jeddah royal palace guard post
Two Saudi soldiers were shot dead and three others were wounded in an attack on a guard post at the Peace Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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7 October
Pentagon: US strike in Yemen on October 4 killed AQAP terrorist
The U.S. military carried out a strike in Yemen on October 4 that resulted in death of an AQAP militant, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to The Defense Post
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6 October
US State Dept approves $15 billion THAAD missile defense sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of State approved on Friday, October 6 the possible sale of 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launchers to Saudi Arabia worth $15 billion, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a release. A State Department official told The Defense Post on Friday that the sale would further U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, since it supports the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region “in the face of Iranian and other regional threats.” “This sale, valued at up to $15 billion, is part of the $110 Billion package of defense equipment and services initially announced during the President’s May trip to Saudi Arabia,” the official added. The potential sale also includes 360 THAAD Interceptor Missiles, 16 THAAD Fire Control and Communications Mobile Tactical Station Group and seven AN/TPY-2 THAAD radars. Test and maintenance equipment, as well as spare parts and personnel training equipment are also included in the package. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corporation and Raytheon Corporation will be the principal contractors for the deal. The news of the potential sale came one day after Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense signed deals with Moscow to purchase Russia’s competing S-400 missile defense systems and other …
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6 October
Coalition: Russian allegations that ISIS uses At Tanf to launch Syria attacks are false
Russian claims that ISIS uses At Tanf deconfliction zone to launch attacks and that US uses refugees as human shields are false allegations, Coalition says
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6 October
Coalition denies striking Syrian regime forces after two convoys entered At Tanf deconfliction zone
The Coalition confirmed that two pro-Syrian regime convoys entered At Tanf deconfliction zone, but denied reports that its aircraft struck a convoy
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6 October
Coalition strikes destroy 23 ISIS fighting positions near Raqqa – CJTF-OIR
US-led Coalition strikes in Syria destroyed 23 Islamic State fighting positions near the city of Raqqa on Thursday, October 5.
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5 October
Turkey says military ready for operation against Efrin, Syria
Turkey's presidential spokesperson said plans are in place for military operation against Efrin canton in Syria and that the army could move at any time.
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5 October
Saudi Arabia to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems
Saudi Arabia is to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems, Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, thermobaric rockets, grenade launchers and assault rifles.
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5 October
Raytheon awarded $173 million contract for 200 JSOW glide bombs for Qatar
Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $173 million contract to produce 200 AGM-154C joint standoff weapons for Qatar
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