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Russian Jet Alarm Interrupts Spain PM’s Press Briefing

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was forced to interrupt a press conference at a NATO airbase in Lithuania on Thursday when jets there were scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes. 

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All US and NATO Troops Leave Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: US Defense Official

All US and NATO troops have left Bagram Air Base, signaling the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan was imminent.

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Russia Offers to Supply S-400 Air Defense System to Belarus

Russia has offered to supply Belarus with S-400 and Pantsir-S1 defense systems on short notice if required, according to a senior Moscow official.

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Germany Completes Troop Pullout From Afghanistan: Minister

Germany has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan, ending a nearly 20-year deployment there alongside the US and other international forces.

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US Navy, Marines Test Next-Gen Mine Detection Systems

US Navy and Marine Corps teams tested a range of underwater mine detection systems during the 50th Baltic Operation military exercise.

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NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal

NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.

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Beijing Accuses NATO of Exaggerating ‘China Threat Theory’

Beijing on Tuesday accused NATO of exaggerating the threat from China and "creating confrontation," after a vow from the Western allies to work together to counter the "systemic challenges" posed by its policies.

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Erdogan Says US Can Count on Turkey After Afghanistan Troop Pullout

President Erdogan said Turkey would be the "only reliable" country left to stabilize Afghanistan after the US pulls out its troops, indicating Washington could rely on its NATO ally.

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French Horizon Air Defense Destroyer Intercepts Supersonic Target

The French Navy said that one of its air-defense destroyers intercepted a supersonic target during a military exercise at sea.

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Poland to Become First NATO Member to Buy Turkish Bayraktar Drones

Poland is expected to become the first NATO member to purchase Turkish-made drones after its defense minister revealed plans for the country to buy 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones.

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