Category: Military
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Indian manufacturer Tata to build defense plant in Morocco, India’s first overseas defense venture
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd will build the defense plant in Casablanca and produce WhAP amphibious armored vehicles for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, according to The Economic Times. These vehicles are already in limited service with the Indian Army and are deployed on the border with China. The facility, which is expected to be operational…
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Gunfire reportedly erupts in Conakry; Guinea’s military junta calls reports ‘fabricated’
Guineas’s army locked down the city centre for a short time on Thursday, following reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. According to a diplomatic official, a handful of dissident soldiers opened fire on special forces surrounding the palace, before special forces overpowered them. The official also alleged that the soldiers were loyal to Col.…
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What’s known about US private military companies?
Members of American private military company (PMC) the Forward Observations Group (FOG), which delivers weapons to Ukraine and allegedly assisted the country’s forces in coordinating the delivery of toxic chemicals to the Donetsk People’s Republic for potential sabotage, took part in the Ukrainian military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, according to evidence that recently surfaced.…
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The Military Origins of Facebook: A Deep Dive into Its Development and Impact
Facebook, now one of the most powerful social media platforms globally, has a complex history intertwined with military interests and data privacy concerns. Understanding its origins offers insight into the intricate relationship between technology, information sharing, and global security. From DARPA to Social Networking Facebook’s roots can be traced back to the Defense Advanced Research…
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BREAKING: Josh Shapiro and Zelensky visit artillery shell plant in Scranton, PA Shapiro signs shells to be used in the war in Ukraine
BREAKING: Josh Shapiro and Zelensky visit artillery shell plant in Scranton, PA Shapiro signs shells to be used in the war in Ukraine
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Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants
Authorities in Mali’s capital announced Thursday after a deadly attack by al-Qaida-linked militants that they were closing several livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that officials associate with the militants. The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks Tuesday on a military training camp and the airport on the…
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Somali Government Condemns Illegal Arms Shipment from Ethiopia
A large shipment of weapons, reportedly purchased by the Puntland administration from Ethiopia, has successfully reached its destination amidst a foiled robbery attempt. The incident, reminiscent of a similar occurrence in July, raises alarms about escalating cross-border arms flows and instability in the region. Armed militiamen attempted to seize the weapons convoy near the Somali-Ethiopia…
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U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala
Douala, Cameroon – U.S. Africa Command and the Cameroon Armed Forces kicked off the West Africa Logistics Conference here today in Douala, Cameroon, convening more than 60 West African and U.S military logistics leaders. During the next two days, these logistics leaders will discuss shared logistics challenges and identify opportunities to cooperate on improving interoperability…
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Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Activity of Terrorist Groups
Situation from August 1 to September 20, 2024 In the resource-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues between government forces and a conglomerate of armed groups. If earlier the news was more often about the “March 23 Movement” (M23) supported by Rwanda, now other factions are showing themselves more strongly. ▪️Against the…
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The Ethiopia-Somalia dispute is threatening to spark proxy conflicts in both countries between local actors and the federal governments.
Tensions are growing between the Somali Federal Government (SFG) and the regional South West State government over the SFG’s decision to replace Ethiopian forces with Egyptian forces, which may result in a military conflict. The SFG has also threatened to support ethno-nationalist insurgents in Ethiopia, which could exacerbate festering conflicts between the Ethiopian government and…
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