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US Army’s Prometheus AI Software to Increase Sensor, Shooter Capabilities

The US Army is refining an artificial intelligence software prototype designed to swiftly recognize potential threats and provide targeting coordinates through quick analysis of intelligence information.

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Mozambique Army Advances on Key Militia Base: Govt

Mozambican troops are honing in on a forest base camp belonging to insurgents terrorizing the gas-rich north, the government has said, signaling a significant advancement in the battle to regain control of the region.

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ADF Militia Kills at Least 15 in Eastern DR Congo

More than 15 people in DR Congo's troubled east have been killed by the Allied Democratic Forces, a militia blamed for hundreds of deaths this past year, local sources said on Thursday.

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Eyeing China, US and India Accelerate Defense Bonds

Two days of meetings by the top US and Indian diplomatic and defense chiefs in New Delhi underscored a desire for growing military cooperation driven by mutual distrust of China. 

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US Warns of Missile Strikes on Riyadh Amid Yemen Rebel Attacks

US officials on Wednesday warned of a possible strike on Riyadh, as the Saudi-led military coalition reported the interception of drones and missiles fired by Yemeni rebels towards the kingdom.

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Azerbaijan Says 21 Dead in Armenia Missile Attack

Azerbaijan accused Armenia of killing 21 people and wounding dozens in a missile strike near Nagorno Karabakh on Wednesday, the deadliest reported attack on civilians in a month of fighting over the disputed region.

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Easy Aerial Integrates Anti-Jamming Tech Into Its Military Drones

Easy Aerial, a provider of drone-based cyber solutions to protect wireless communications from jamming attacks, has integrated anti-jamming technology into their military-grade drones.

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Moroccan Prison Guard Killed by IS-Linked Inmate

A Moroccan prison guard was killed by an inmate who was in jail for belonging to a militant cell linked to the Islamic State group, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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Hearts and Minds or Shock and Awe? Ansar al-Sunna’s Conflicting Strategy Towards Civilians

Understanding Islamic State-affiliate ASWJ’s approach towards civilians is critical to providing them with adequate protection, as well as to crafting effective counterinsurgency measures against the group.

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UN Security Council Ratifies Libya Ceasefire Deal

The UN Security Council on Tuesday ratified the ceasefire hammered out between Libya's warring parties on October 23, calling on both sides to "implement the agreement in full."

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