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May- 2021 -14 MayAmericas
US Pulls Out of Major Kandahar Base in Southern Afghanistan: Afghan Army
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan, once the second largest military base in the country for US forces, officials said Friday.
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13 MayCommentary
Lockheed Takeover Plan Jeopardizes US Ability to Counter Evolving Missile Threats
The US government should prohibit Lockheed Martin’s proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in the already highly-concentrated missile defense, propulsion, and hypersonic development market.
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13 MayAsia Pacific
Afghans Mark Eid as Ceasefire Pauses Deadly Violence
A three-day ceasefire agreed by the warring Taliban and Afghan government came into force on Thursday as the country celebrated Eid al-Fitr, after weeks of intense clashes.
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12 MayAsia Pacific
Taliban Seize Nerkh District on Outskirts of Afghan Capital
The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces on the outskirts of Kabul, ahead of a three-day ceasefire agreed between the warring sides, officials said.
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12 MayDOD Contracts
US State Department Approves $1.7 Billion Aegis Sale to Canada
The US State Department has approved the sale of an Aegis Combat System to Canada in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.
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11 MayAir
US Air Force Tests Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon
The US Air Force announced an electronics test in its development of a hypersonic missile capable of targeting enemy military bases in challenging locations as well as surface warships.
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11 MayAmericas
US Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon
A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats which buzzed close to a US Navy submarine and escort ships in the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Pentagon said.
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10 MayArms
US Navy Seizes Weapons From Ship Likely Bound for Yemen
The US Navy seized thousands of assault weapons, machine guns, and sniper rifles from an Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea suspected of transporting the arms to Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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7 MayCyber
US Army Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Deepfakes
US Army researchers have developed a tool that helps detect deepfake content, which can be used by adversaries to compromise national security.
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7 MayCommentary
To Counter China and Russia in the Pacific, US Must Restore Seaplane Capability
As the US increasingly focuses on countering Chinese and Russian influence across the Pacific, it must be equipped with a fully functional arsenal that includes versatile seaplanes.
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