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NATO Will Not Leave Afghanistan Before ‘Time Is Right’

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said the alliance will not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan "before the time is right," ahead of a discussion by defense ministers on the deployment.

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Cold War Vibes as US Shows Military Muscle in Norway

The United States is deploying long-range B-1 bombers to Norway to train in the strategically important High North in a new show of force unseen in the region since the Cold War.

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French Submarine Patrols South China Sea, Likely Angering Beijing

A French nuclear attack submarine was among two navy ships that recently conducted a patrol through the South China Sea, its defense minister announced.

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Germany Welcomes US Troop Withdrawal Freeze, Says in Mutual Interest

The German government welcomed President Biden's decision to put on hold plans to reduce US troops in Germany, saying their presence was in the countries' mutual interest.

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Norway Cancels Arctic Manoeuvres With NATO Allies Over Virus Fears

Norway said Tuesday it was canceling military exercises with NATO allies in the Arctic planned for March over fears of the spread of COVID-19 variants.

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Greece, France Sign Warplane Deal in Message to Turkey

Greece and France signed a $3 billion warplane deal as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.

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US Air Force Deploys MQ-9 Reapers, 90 Airmen in Romania

The US Air Force has announced the deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones and approximately 90 airmen in Romania amid NATO concerns that Russia is flexing its military muscle in the region.

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Russia, Turkey to Develop Military Ties Despite US Sanctions

Russia's foreign minister said Moscow and Ankara's military cooperation would not be deterred by US sanctions on Turkey for acquiring a Russian missile defense system.

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Moscow Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey Over Russian Missile Purchases

Russia's foreign minister condemned US sanctions against Turkey over the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense missiles as "illegitimate."

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Russian Navy to Join Drills With NATO States for First Time in Decade

Russia's navy on Thursday said it will join a military exercise next year that will become its first joint drill with NATO countries in a decade. 

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