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US Army Taps Defense Firms to Design New Arctic Vehicle

As part of a larger strategy to strengthen the American armed forces' presence in the Arctic region, the US Army has chosen two companies to build new tactical vehicles designed to operate in extreme cold.

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Ukraine Urges NATO to Speed up Membership in ‘Signal’ to Moscow

Ukraine's president urged NATO to speed up the country's membership in the alliance, saying it was the only way to end fighting with pro-Russia separatists.

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Satellites Show Russia Continuing to Strengthen Arctic Military Presence

Russia is continuing with efforts to strengthen its military presence on the country’s Arctic coastline, new satellite images show.

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Afghan President to Unveil New Peace Proposal: Officials

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has drawn up a new proposal for peace with the Taliban ahead of an international conference aimed at jump-starting faltering talks between the two warring sides, official sources said.

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US Navy to Replace Super Hornets With Mix of Manned, Unmanned Aircraft

The US Navy’s planned replacement of its fleet of over 500 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets by 2030 comprises a mix of manned and unmanned aircraft functioning in tandem to complete missions.

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Macron’s Battle Against Extremism Deserves American Support

The United States must wholeheartedly, and without reservation, voice support for French President Macron’s battle against Islamism, the intolerant political ideology that is antithetical to liberal values.

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Top US General Calls Russia, Ukraine Amid Reported Moscow Troop Buildup

The top Pentagon general called counterparts in Russia and Ukraine as the US Defense Department expressed concerns about a reported buildup of Russian troops along Ukraine's border and in Crimea.

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Child Unknowingly Tweets From US Nuclear Command’s Account

The US Strategic Command, which runs the country's powerful nuclear weapons force, said the cryptic tweet ";l;;gmlxzssaw," came from the hands of a precocious kid.

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Russia Stages Fresh Military Drills in the Arctic

Russia was holding fresh military exercises on Tuesday in the Arctic, a territory of growing importance for Moscow as it vies for regional dominance with rivals including the United States.

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Mozambique Town Deserted as Islamic State Group Claims Control

The United States vowed to support Mozambique after a prolonged deadly assault on the key northern town of Palma by Islamic State-linked militants waging an escalating insurgency.

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