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USAF Deters War Game Taiwan Invasion With Updated Tactics  

The US Air Force has deterred a Chinese invasion of Taiwan in a simulated conflict set more than a decade from now using updated military tactics.

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Eleven Killed in Attacks in Western Niger

Eleven people were killed on Wednesday in western Niger, a flashpoint for jihadist attacks, when armed men on motorbikes raided three villages near the Malian border.

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Philippines Deploys More Navy Ships to Disputed Sea Amid Row With China

The Philippine military ordered the deployment of more navy ships to the South China Sea amid a growing diplomatic row over a fleet of Chinese boats parked near a disputed reef.

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17 Dead in East DR Congo Attacks Blamed on ADF Militia

At least 17 people have been killed in separate attacks by the notorious ADF militia in the restive eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Wednesday.

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Suspected Insurgents Attack Mozambique Key Town

Suspected militants on Wednesday attacked the northern Mozambican town of Palma, the hub of a huge gas exploration project, security sources said, as construction work was due to resume on the scheme.

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US Army Increasingly Preparing Soldiers for Arctic Missions

In the hope of identifying possible improvements in missions involving extreme cold weather, the US Army is conducting a gap analysis as part of the newly-released Arctic strategy.

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Nigeria, Western Allies Stage Naval Drills in Piracy Hotspot

Nigeria and several Western allies have begun annual joint naval drills in the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy and other criminal activities, officials said Wednesday.

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Russian Radar System Counters Small, ‘Silent’ Combat Drones 

The Russian armed forces will soon deploy a radar system capable of detecting small drones flying in “silent mode.”

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Israeli Strikes Hit Hamas Positions in Gaza: Military

The Israeli military said it conducted night-time strikes against Hamas positions in the Gaza strip early on Wednesday, after a rocket strike from the Palestinian enclave hit southern Israel.

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N. Korea Fired Two Missiles in First Test Under Biden: US, South

North Korea fired two short-range missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, but President Biden said they were not a serious provocation.

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