counter-terrorism

Papua New Guinea PM to Fight ‘Fire With Fire’ in Troubled Highlands

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight "fire with fire."

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‘Five Eyes’ Powers Warn of Rise in Online Youth Extremism

Intelligence and law agencies in the Western "Five Eyes" security alliance warned Friday of a rising number of children being radicalized online by violent extremists.

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Nigerian Air Force to Expand Fleet With 34 Italian Aircraft

Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo.

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Drone Strike Kills Three in Iraq’s Kurdish Region: Official

A drone strike killed three people in Iraq's Kurdish region, where the Turkish military regularly targets Kurdish fighters.

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South Korea Testing New Robot Dog for Counter-Terrorism Ops

South Korea has begun testing its new four-legged unmanned ground vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.

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M23 Seizes Town in East DR Congo, as Rebels Gain More Ground

The M23 militia group has seized another town in the war-torn east of DR Congo, as the rebels gain more ground, sources told AFP Sunday.

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Nigeria Announces ‘Overambitious’ Plan to Buy 50 Military Aircraft

Nigeria has announced plans to further boost its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring 50 new military aircraft.

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Nigerian Army to Receive More Tactical Vehicles for Counter-Terrorism Ops

The Nigerian Army will soon receive an additional fleet of tactical armored vehicles to boost its capability in combating various security challenges.

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Nigerian Military Receives 20 Armored Personnel Carriers

Nigeria’s defense ministry has handed over 20 newly-acquired armored personnel carriers to the country’s armed forces.

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S. Korea’s Spy Agency Warns North Plotting Attacks on Embassies

South Korea's spy agency said Pyongyang was plotting "terrorist" attacks targeting Seoul's officials and citizens overseas.

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