Editor’s Picks

Feb- 2021 -

15 February

Robotic Udar complex displayed at the Russian Defense Ministry's Innovation Day 2015 exhibition

Russia Develops Fully Autonomous Udar Combat Ground Vehicle

The Russian military will soon have its hands on a functioning prototype of the latest Udar Combat Ground Vehicle which can operate on different terrains completely unmanned.

10 February

Kenya military personnel march in Nginyang Village

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Growing Desperation Over Al Shabaab Threat in Kenya’s North

In the vast, arid northern corner of Kenya, frustration is boiling over due to the growing strength of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab jihadist group in the region.

9 February

A British soldier fires his SA80-A3 with underslung grenade launcher during a live firing platoon level attack Exercise in Kenya.

Inder Singh Bisht

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British Army Troops in Mali Use Grenade Launcher-Fired Mini-Drones

British Army troops stationed in Mali are using mini-drones that can be fired from grenade launchers and are designed to carry a range of payloads.

9 February

Senegalese soldiers members of ECOWAS forces (Economic Community of West African States) patrol in Barra, on January 22, 2017.

Staff Writer with AFP

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Senegal Uncovers Jihadist Cell in East of Country

Senegalese authorities have foiled a jihadist cell linked to al-Qaeda-affiliated militants in Mali, a leading newspaper in the West African state reported.

2 February

Power generators are in full use in Nigeria's Maiduguri where a jihadist attack cut power to the city for a week

Staff Writer with AFP

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North Nigeria City in Dark for Week After ISWAP Sabotages Supply Lines

Residents of the northeastern Nigerian city Maiduguri have been struggling with a power blackout for a week after ISWAP blew up supply lines, causing water shortages and disrupting businesses and daily life.

2 February

Marianne Besas

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Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor

Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.

1 February

Bidisha Das

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Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome Air Defense System

Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that the new and upgraded Iron Dome has successfully completed a fresh set of trials simulating potential land and sea threats.

Jan- 2021 -

29 January

US Marine Sgt. Bryan Early, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, leads his squad of Marines to the next compound while patrolling in Helmand province, Afghanistan

Artur Kalandarov

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How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’

To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.

28 January

Inder Singh Bisht

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US Marines Corps Green Lights Autonomous Vessel Carrying Armed Swarm Drones

The US Marines Corps has selected a Louisiana-based ship manufacturer to build a long-range unmanned warship equipped with its own swarm of armed drones.

26 January

Tong Ong

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US General Suggests Human Control Over AI Not Always Possible

When it comes to defeating drone swarms, the Pentagon may have to relax rules on human control over artificial intelligence combat systems, US Army Gen. John Murray said.