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Jul- 2021 -13 JulyAsia Pacific
Taliban Say Do Not Want to Fight Inside Afghanistan’s Cities
The Taliban do not want to battle government forces inside Afghanistan's cities, a senior insurgent leader said Tuesday, as the militants also warned Turkey against extending its troop presence.
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13 JulyAmericas
US Army Investing Additional $25 Million in Cybersecurity
The US Army has awarded cybersecurity firm Axellio a follow-on contract worth $25.7 million to improve the service’s capabilities in detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats.
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13 JulyAfrica
Rebel Forces in Ethiopia’s Tigray Launch New Offensive
Tigrayan forces launched a new offensive in the conflict-torn northern region of Ethiopia, two weeks after the federal government declared a unilateral ceasefire in the face of rebel advances.
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13 JulyAmericas
10 Colombian ‘Paramilitaries’ Killed in Clashes: Maduro
Ten Colombian "paramilitaries" died during violent clashes between armed groups and security forces that have ravaged Caracas.
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12 JulyAir
Turkey to Begin Mass Production of Hisar O+ Air Defense System
Turkey is set to begin mass production of its Hisar-O+ medium-range air defense system.
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12 JulyAfrica
EU Launches Military Mission to Train Mozambique Army
The European Union has formally established a military mission for Mozambique to help train its armed forces battling jihadists in the north of the country.
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12 JulyAir
Afghanistan Installs Anti-Missile System at Kabul Airport
Afghan authorities have installed an anti-missile system at Kabul airport to counter incoming rockets, as the Taliban pressed on with a blistering offensive across the country.
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12 JulyAfrica
49 Killed in Niger Armed Attack
Five civilians, four soldiers, and 40 armed attackers were killed Sunday in a clash in Niger's restive southwest region near the border with Mali.
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9 JulyAfrica
France to Start Closing Military Bases in Mali by Year-End: Macron
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would start closing its bases in northern Mali before the end of the year, part of a drawdown of French troops fighting Islamist extremists in the Sahel.
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9 JulyAir
France Test Fires Anti-Drone Laser
The French military this week conducted advanced testing of a laser-powered cannon capable of destroying a moving drone.
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