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Russia Backs Serbia as Kosovo Tensions Soar

The Kremlin said Russia "supports" its ally Serbia amid the Balkan country's increasingly strained relations with neighboring Kosovo over recent shootings and blockades.

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Japan, India to Hold First Fighter Jet Drill in January

Japan and India will conduct their first fighter jet training in January, bolstering ties amid continued tensions with China.

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Draken Delivers First Live Threat Training to British Air Force

Draken Europe has delivered its first aggressor training sortie for the British Royal Air Force over the North Sea.

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The Importance of Layered Defense: Lessons Learned From Ukraine

The US needs to be prepared to counter future battlefields threats or risk losing the technological edge its military has held in the previous decades.

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Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates

Turkey will develop three indigenous Istanbul-Class multi-role frigates, the Defense Industry Executive Committee announced.

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Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System 

Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system.

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Gambia Probes Coup Bid and Arrests More Soldiers

The Gambia set up an "investigative panel" and gave it 30 days to report back on last week's coup attempt.

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Syria’s Kurdish-Led Forces ‘on Alert’ for IS Attacks: Official

Syrian Kurdish-led forces boosted security after foiling an Islamic State assault on a prison fearing that the extremists will strike again.

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Kim Sets Out New Goals for North’s Military, KCNA Reports

Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported.

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US Navy Demonstrates Unmanned Cargo Delivery to Moving Ship

The US Navy has demonstrated unmanned cargo delivery to a moving ship for the first time.

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