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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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US B-52 Overflies Middle East as Biden Sets Policy Tone

A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East in a show of force by President Biden's new administration as it girds for a challenging relationship with Iran, the Pentagon said.

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100 Jihadists Killed in French-Malian Offensive

A hundred jihadists were killed this month in a joint Franco-Malian offensive in the West African country's lawless center, the Malian army said Tuesday.

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Russia to Supply Myanmar With Orlan-10E Surveillance Drones 

Russia has signed a contract to supply an unspecified number of Orlan-10E surveillance drones to Myanmar in a deal that marks Moscow’s entry into the unmanned aircraft market.

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