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No official reports of civilian casualties in Kandahar raid, NATO Afghanistan mission says

NATO's Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan said it had not been informed through official channels of allegations of civilian deaths…

Joanne Stocker

US airstrike against al-Shabaab in Somalia kills 4, Africom says

An airstrike targeting al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab in Somalia killed four fighters on February 19, the U.S. military’s Africa Command said.

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey says forces aiding YPG are ‘legitimate targets’ after pro-regime militias enter Efrin

Turkey said it will consider any groups aiding the YPG in the majority Kurdish Efrin canton in Syria as "legitimate targets"…

Fergus Kelly

US approves sale of missile launching systems for Finland’s new corvettes

The U.S. Department of State approved the sale of four Mk 41 missile launching systems for Finland's new Squadron 2020…

Fergus Kelly

US approves upgrades worth $1.2 billion to Netherlands AH-64 Apache fleet

The U.S. State Department approved the estimated $1.191 billion sale to the Netherlands of parts and services to upgrade its…

Fergus Kelly

Kuwait request for 15 fast patrol boats approved by US

The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible $100 million purchase by Kuwait of 15 fast patrol boats and…

Joanne Stocker

Sikorsky begins final assembly of first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter

Sikorsky began final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter for the U.S. Air Force in line with the program's…

Joanne Stocker

Brazil receives first of 4 Scorpene submarines from Naval Group

Brazil initiated the S40 Riachuelo, the first of four Scorpene submarines ordered for the Brazilian Navy from France's Naval Group

Joanne Stocker

India tests Agni-II medium range nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India conducted a successful test flight of its Agni-II nuclear-capable intermediate range ballistic missile in a training exercise carried out…

Fergus Kelly

US, South Korea to set Olympic-delayed drills date in March

A date for the start of delayed U.S. and South Korean Foal Eagle and Key Resolve military drills will be…

Staff Writer With AFP