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31 August

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

Iran Says Foiled Israeli Sabotage Plot Against Missile Sector

Iranian security services claim to have foiled an Israeli sabotage plot against the country's ballistic missile production.

31 August

Exercises

Joe Saballa

Israel, US to Conduct Drills Simulating Attack on Iran Nuclear Facilities

The Israeli military will conduct a series of joint exercises with the US, including a simulation of a potential attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

31 August

Africa

Burkinabe soldiers aboard a military vehicle

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Draws Up Law for Sending Troops to Post-Coup Niger

Burkina Faso's government has approved a bill authorizing the dispatch of troops to neighboring Niger, which faces threatened military intervention to restore civilian rule following a coup.

31 August

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

CODECO Fighters Kills 14 in Eastern DR Congo: Local Sources

Fighters from the CODECO rebel group have killed at least 14 people in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local and army sources said.

31 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Israel Begins Tests of ‘Most Advanced Spy Plane’

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced the start of test flights for its “most advanced” surveillance aircraft, the Oron.

31 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall

The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.

31 August

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program

The US has for the first time approved direct military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments as worries grow over China.

31 August

Asia Pacific