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Pentagon Chief Opens Discussion About Extremism in the Ranks

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin launched a discussion about extremism in the US military, as the Pentagon reels from the revelation that several troops and veterans participated in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

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IS Attack Kills 19 in Central Syria: Monitor

Islamic State group jihadists killed 19 Syrian regime personnel and allied militia fighters in the central province of Hama on Wednesday, a Britain-based war monitor said.

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Afghan Judge Shot Dead in Jalalabad Ambush

An Afghan judge was shot dead in an ambush in the eastern city of Jalalabad Wednesday, police said, the third court official killed in less than a month.

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Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor

Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.

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Iran Launches New Satellite-Carrying Rocket

Iran's defense ministry on Monday said it has test-launched a new satellite carrier with its "most powerful" solid-fuel engine to date, state TV reported.

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At Least Five Killed in Shabaab Raid on Mogadishu Hotel

At least five people were killed in an hours-long Al Shabaab attack on a Mogadishu hotel which ended around midnight on Sunday, Somali police said.

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Gunmen Kidnap, Kill Dozens in Nigeria After Military Revamp

At least 30 people were kidnapped and a dozen others killed in a series of attacks in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, hours after the president had replaced his military commanders. 

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Islamic State ‘Wali’ Abu Yasser al-Issawi Killed in Iraq: Prime Minister

Iraq's premier announced the military had killed Abu Yasser al-Issawi, the top Islamic State group figure in the country.

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Ukrainian Navy Will Receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones This Year

The Ukrainian navy will receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 drones with “improved characteristics” this year.

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Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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