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Dec- 2017 -20 DecemberTechnology
13 winners share A$19 million in Australia’s Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge
Australia's Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge aims to develop a single prototype threat detection and defeat system
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20 DecemberAsia Pacific
Philippine navy chief sacked for ‘jeopardising’ frigate deal
The commander of the Philippine Navy was sacked for "insubordination" after he jeopardised a 15.5 billion-peso ($308 million) project for two new warships
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19 DecemberBusiness
US State Department approves $200 million sale of F-16 services to Poland
The U.S. State Department approved the $200 million sale of F-16 aircraft support and sustainment services to Poland
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19 DecemberMiddle East
Saudi Arabia claims it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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19 DecemberMiddle East
UN renews aid to Syria opposition areas as Russia abstains
The UN Security Council on Tuesday voted to renew cross-border aid deliveries to Syria's opposition-held areas but Russia, China and Bolivia abstained.
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19 December
Lockheed Martin wins $110 million contract to develop Gray Wolf semi-autonomous cruise missiles
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $110 million contract to develop and demonstrate Gray Wolf semi-autonomous networked tactical cruise missiles
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18 DecemberAfrica
US airstrike targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia kills 8
A U.S. airstrike targeting Al Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab conducted on Friday, December 15, killed eight people, the U.S. military's Africa Command said
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18 DecemberAsia Pacific
Militants storm spy training center in Afghan capital
Militants stormed an intelligence agency training center in Kabul on Monday in an attack claimed by Islamic State.
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17 DecemberMiddle East
Saudi-led strike ‘kills at least three Yemen civilians’
A Saudi-led air strike has killed at least three civilians in Yemen's Marib province, a local official said on Sunday.
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15 DecemberAmericas
US Defense Secretary Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran.
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