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Nov- 2020 -

5 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A US Marine with 2nd Marine Division, flies a Instant Eye drone system during Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2019.

Pentagon Plans to Open School Focused on Countering Small Drones

The US Army is planning to launch a new academy in 2024 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma that will teach soldiers how to counter small military drones.

Sep- 2020 -

30 September

Americas

Staff members sit at their work stations at the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center in Arlington, Virginia on January 13, 2015

Ronald Watkins

US Air Force to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities with New Shift5 Contract

The US Air Force Cyber Resiliency of Weapons Systems will further enhance its warfighter capabilities with a recent contract to Shift5, a cybersecurity company that protects planes, trains, and tanks from cyberattacks.

17 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Eyeing China, Pentagon Plans Larger, ‘More Lethal’ Navy

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced an ambitious plan to expand the US Navy with unmanned and autonomous ships, submarines, and aircraft to confront the growing maritime challenge from China.

9 September

Middle East

US soldiers stand at the Qayyarah Air Base, where US-led troops in 2017 helped Iraqis plan out the fight against the Islamic State in nearby Mosul

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump to Announce US Troop Withdrawals From Iraq, Afghanistan

Trump is expected to announce further troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq, where several thousand US troops hunting down jihadist sleeper cells have faced increasing attacks blamed on pro-Iran factions.

Aug- 2020 -

27 August

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

US Troops Injured in Tense Confrontation With Russians in Syria

Russian military vehicles and attack helicopters surrounded two US armored cars in a tense confrontation in northeastern Syria Wednesday, leaving US troops injured.

6 August

Americas

Soldiers in the Old Guard arrive to place flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery during "Flags In" in preparation for Memorial Day May 25, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia.

Staff Writer With AFP

Pompeo to Head to Eastern Europe to Discuss Troop Moves

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he will visit Poland and three other European nations next week as Washington looks to reposition troops out of Germany.

Jul- 2020 -

28 July

Americas

Alexandra Marquez

Police Departments Benefit From Police Militarization Program, but at What Cost to Communities?

Local sheriffs claim they need military vehicles and firearms to protect communities, but experts caution against police militarization.

2 July

Terrorism

Taliban fighters patrol an area in rural Afghanistan

Staff Writer With AFP

Taliban Maintain Ties to Al-Qaeda Affiliate: Pentagon

The Pentagon said the Taliban maintain ties to an Al Qaeda affiliate in Afghanistan, undermining regional security, despite attempts at going ahead with much-delayed peace talks with the Afghan government.

2 July

Americas