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8 January

Turkish troops in Hatay province near the Syrian border

Turkey Threatens Military Operation Against Syrian Kurdish Fighters

Turkey threatened to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept its conditions for "bloodless" transition.

7 January

The IRGC is an elite branch of the Iranian military made up of roughly 125,000 members

Giulia Bernacchi

Iran Launches Major Military Drills, Prepares for ‘Anti-Terror Campaign’

Iran has begun the "Great Prophet 19" large-scale military exercise and announced an upcoming anti-terror campaign, state media reported.

7 January

Staff Writer With AFP

US Envoy Says Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal From 2nd South Lebanon Town

Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday Israeli forces began withdrawing from a south Lebanon border town.

6 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Says Syrian Kurdish Fighters Will Be ‘Eliminated’

Turkey said it's "a matter of time" before Syrian Kurdish fighters - seen by the West as crucial against the Islamic State - to be wiped out.

6 January

Christine Casimiro

US Greenlights $78.5M Lightweight Torpedo Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US government has authorized the potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under a $78.5-million deal.

5 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Monitor Says Fighting Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces Kills 101

More than 100 combatants were killed over the last two days in northern Syria in fighting between Turkish-backed groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Elaborate Military Tunnel Complex Linked to Assad’s Palace

On the slopes of Mount Qasyun, a network of tunnels links a military complex to the presidential palace facing it.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said.

3 January

Protected Mobility Vehicles line up for a range practice at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. *** Local Caption *** The Task Group Taji Quick Reaction Force are responsible for base defence at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq and conduct routine patrols. They also provide security overwatch for coalition forces as they train the Iraqi Security Forces to combat Daesh. Task Group Taji is a part of Australia and New Zealands contribution to the US-led Operation Inherent Resolves Building Partner Capacity mission. The ADF effort is part of Operation OKRA and the NZDF effort is part of Operation MANAWA. Task Group Taji has trained more than 46,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces and law enforcement agency personnel since 2015.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State

Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.

3 January

Kaan fighter jet. Photo: Turkish Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets

Saudi Arabia has revealed its intent to acquire around 100 KAAN all-weather combat aircraft from Turkey as part of its air force modernization plan.

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