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De Mistura plans for Syrian parties to discuss elections next week

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura released a statement outlining 'points of commonalities' the Syrian parties in the Geneva talks

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Russian Navy plans over 500 military drills in 2018

Russia is planning more than 500 naval exercises next year, including joint drills with China and India, the Navy commander said on Friday.

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US Marine Corps artillery battalion leaves Syria

More than 400 U.S. Marines who provided artillery support to the SDF have been ordered home from Syria and will not be replaced, the Coalition said

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Romania signs agreement to purchase Patriot air defense system, Raytheon says

The government of Romania signed an agreement to purchase the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System from the U.S. Army

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Egypt air base deal bolsters Russia’s presence in Middle East

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved a draft agreement between Russia and Egypt on the mutual use of airspace and airfields in both countries, laying the groundwork for a final deal

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Philippines orders 6 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer

The Philippines ordered six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from Brazil's Embraer, the company said

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UK PM May pledges more counter-terror support during visit to Iraq

UK to spend £10 million over three years in Iraq to counter ISIS foreign fighter threat, develop border infrastructure, watch-lists and biometric data

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Orbital ATK shareholders approve $9 billion Northrop Grumman merger

Shareholders in rocket, missile and satellite manufacturer Orbital ATK overwhelmingly approved a merger with Northrop Grumman

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Russia plans to develop military technical cooperation with Egypt – MOD

Russia intends to boost military technical cooperation with Egypt to support capabilities of the country's armed forces, Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu said

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US State Department approves $250 million AMRAAM air-to-air missile sale to Poland

The U.S. State Dept approved the $250 million sale of 150 AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Poland

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