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Jan- 2021 -22 JanuaryAmericas
US Senate Confirms Austin as First Black Chief of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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22 JanuaryEurope
EU Adopts Ethical Guidelines for Military Use of Artificial Intelligence
Members of the European Parliament have voted in favor of a report outlining guidelines for military and non-military use of artificial intelligence.
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22 JanuaryTechnology
US Army Researchers Working on Adding Muscle to Robots
To add dynamism and agility to their robotic systems, US Army researchers are working on a project that envisages adding muscle tissue to the unmanned platforms.
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21 JanuaryAmericas
FBI Retrieves Armored Humvee Stolen From California National Guard
The FBI safely recovered a $120,000 armored military Humvee which was stolen from a National Guard facility in Los Angeles five days earlier.
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21 JanuaryAmericas
UAE Signs Deal to Buy 50 F-35s, up to 18 Reaper Drones From US: Sources
The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets and up to 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to sources.
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21 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Peace Talks at ‘Snail’s Pace’ Due to Taliban, Says Afghan Govt
Afghan authorities lambasted the Taliban Wednesday for failing to actively participate in peace talks seeking to end the country's long-running war.
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20 JanuaryAmericas
US Defense Secretary Nominee Pledges to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military
US Defense Secretary nominee Lloyd Austin assured the public to uphold the principle of “civilian control of the military” if confirmed to the position.
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20 JanuaryAmericas
Citing National Security, US Blocks Chinese Tech
The US government is moving to block the import of technology from China and other countries that may threaten the country’s national security.
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20 JanuaryMiddle East
Yemen Houthis Threaten Response After US ‘Terrorist’ Label
Yemen's Houthi rebels warned they would respond to any action against them following their US classification as "terrorists."
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20 JanuaryAmericas
US Soldier Charged With Plotting IS Attack on 9/11 Memorial
A US Army soldier was arrested for allegedly trying to help Islamic State fighters attack American troops and targets in New York, including the 9/11 Memorial.
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