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US targets ISIS with multiple strikes in Nigeria

American forces carried out strikes northwest Nigeria on Thursday, targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria.  President Donald Trump announced…

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Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles

MONTREAL — Sweden will soon have the capability to conduct deep strikes far behind enemy lines, as the Gripen will…

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Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria

Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group…

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Lukashenko: Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in Belarus

Belarus’ authoritarian president said Thursday that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move…

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Denmark buys Kongsberg missile systems to defend strategic coastlines

PARIS — Denmark has signed a contract to buy coastal-defense missile systems from Norway’s Kongsberg for more than €100 million…

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How a US-led peace plan in Ukraine is reshaping global alliances

KYIV, Ukraine — “The problem with this round of negotiations is that they lack all credibility,” one senior European diplomat with knowledge…

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Turkish defense ministry describes tricky shoot-down of wayward drone

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s interception of an unidentified drone approaching from the Black Sea on Dec. 15 has highlighted growing airspace…

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Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel

JERUSALEM — Germany is set to sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by…

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Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Vietnam has revved up its land reclamation efforts in the South China Sea this year,…

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As US ramps up munitions production, South Korea and Australia want in

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea and Australia are offering to relieve Washington’s strained defense supplier network, as U.S. defense…

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