The Taliban released staged footage of the combat training of their special forces.
After the flight of the coalition forces, the Taliban ended up with a huge amount of weapons and modern technical equipment for military purposes.
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After the flight of the coalition forces, the Taliban ended up with a huge amount of weapons and modern technical equipment for military purposes.
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BREAKING – US convoy attacked in Nigeria but no Americans harmed, says White House national security spokesperson John
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First two M-346 training aircrafts have arrived at the Hellenic International Flight Training Center, welcomed by officials from Greece, Israel, and Elbit Systems. These modern planes will train the Hellenic Air Force's new generation of pilots.
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NEW – US President Joe Biden, after meeting with Zelensky in Hiroshima, plans to announce a new $375 million military aid package for Ukraine.
It will include artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.
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It will include artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.
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NEW – The Iranian Navy has announced plans to send one of its warships to Antarctica for the first time "in the near future".
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According to Reuters, the following countries expressed their readiness to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine: Portugal, Great Britain, France, USA, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium.
According to Defense News estimates, Kyiv can receive up to 70 F-16 combat aircraft.
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According to Defense News estimates, Kyiv can receive up to 70 F-16 combat aircraft.
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The joint venture of Ukroboronprom and the German concern Rheinmetall will produce Fuchs armored personnel carriers
It was previously reported that the equipment of the Defense Forces of Ukraine will be serviced and repaired at the plant.
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Ukrainian 59th Motorized Brigade stopped another Russian attack near Pisky, Pokrovsk Raion.
A MT-LB was destroyed via running into an anti-tank mine and a BMP-2 was engaged with a FGM-148 Javelin. The video clearly demonstrates it being engaged in short-proximity with the top-attack function.
The Russians continue to attack this area consistently, but without success.
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A MT-LB was destroyed via running into an anti-tank mine and a BMP-2 was engaged with a FGM-148 Javelin. The video clearly demonstrates it being engaged in short-proximity with the top-attack function.
The Russians continue to attack this area consistently, but without success.
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Striking distance: China arms up along the Taiwan Strait
Since February China's Eastern Theater Command has inducted several new military platforms including multiple launch rocket systems, propelled mortars, and armoured fighting vehicles.
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Since February China's Eastern Theater Command has inducted several new military platforms including multiple launch rocket systems, propelled mortars, and armoured fighting vehicles.
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URGENT – A ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces for a period of seven days, starting on Tuesday 22 May and ending on 29 May.
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The ITS Caio Duilio D554 Italian missile defense/air defense destroyer, ITS Caio Duilio D554, arrived at the port of Gdynia, Poland today.
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UK and Indian troops have taken part in a two-week joint military exercise known as Ajeya Warrior, tackling counter-terrorism and insurgency operations.
A 120-strong infantry company of Indian soldiers from the 6th Battalion Bihar Regiment (6 BIHAR) trained with the 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in Wiltshire.
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A 120-strong infantry company of Indian soldiers from the 6th Battalion Bihar Regiment (6 BIHAR) trained with the 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in Wiltshire.
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The Spanish Ministry of Defense is going to purchase Elbit PULS high-precision MLRS systems in Israel, similar to those recently purchased by the Netherlands.
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The Norwegian armed forces are buying new boats for the special forces, reports the US Department of Defense. The end user in Norway will most likely be the Marinejegerkommando (MJK) based in Ramsund and Bergen.
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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Washington does not prevent Kyiv from using American weapons to strike on the territory of Crimea.
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Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say
Sudan's army is resisting an attempt by paramilitaries to advance towards its main airbase near the capital Khartoum, residents have said.
The airfield is used by the military to carry out air strikes on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and was also used by foreign governments to evacuate their nationals early in the conflict.
The fighting comes despite the announcement of a new seven-day truce.
Previous ceasefires have collapsed within minutes of being called.
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Sudan's army is resisting an attempt by paramilitaries to advance towards its main airbase near the capital Khartoum, residents have said.
The airfield is used by the military to carry out air strikes on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and was also used by foreign governments to evacuate their nationals early in the conflict.
The fighting comes despite the announcement of a new seven-day truce.
Previous ceasefires have collapsed within minutes of being called.
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Estonia and Latvia will start negotiations with Deihl Defence for the joint acquisition of IRIS-T SLM.
The contract for this could be signed as early as this summer with the first delivery in 2024.
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The contract for this could be signed as early as this summer with the first delivery in 2024.
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Michael McFaul today on Twitter: "In a few years, Ukraine will be armed with F16s, Patriots & hopefully THAAD missile defense systems, HIMARs & ATACMS and Abrams tanks. Russia will still have MiG29s, S-300s/400s, and T72s. The balance of military power is shifting in Ukraine's direction."
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