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US military’s Gaza aid pier will be permanently removed
The removal would deal the final blow to a project long plagued by bad weather, security uncertainties and difficulties delivering aid to Palestinians.
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Air Warfare
Air Force’s ‘WiFi in the sky’ provides a backbone for Gaza airdrops
The Air Force's E-11A airborne communications relay jets are providing a crucial backbone for humanitarian aid missions over Gaza.
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Italy seizes Chinese military drones heading to Libya, authorities say
The drones were reportedly heading for Benghazi under orders from Gen. Khalifa Hifter, the military strongman controlling eastern Libya.
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US removes Gaza aid pier again due to weather and may not reinstall it
The U.S. is considering not reinstalling the floating pier unless humanitarian aid begins flowing out into the population again, U.S. officials said.
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Impact of Gaza aid pier to be investigated by Pentagon watchdog
The humanitarian mission has faced a number of problems since it first anchored off the coast of Gaza in May.
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US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
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Congress OKs Israel F-15 sale as Biden takes heat on heavy bomb pause
Key Democrats have reversed their hold on an $18 billion fighter jet sale to Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu lambasts Biden over a munitions hold.
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Artis forms Sentinel vehicle protection venture with UAE’s Bin Hilal
Artis and Bin Hilal Enterprises are setting up a joint venture to market the Virginia-based company's active protection system in the Middle East.
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Opinion
Four lessons on sea denial from the Black and Red seas
Winning and losing are fluid characterizations in combat, yet learning should be a constant, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Hezbollah-launched missiles hit Israeli military vehicle factory
The Plasan firm makes vehicle-protection products and components, and it also operates factories in France and the United States.
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Israel revives trebuchet, a catapult variant forces are using at border
The weapon’s purpose is to launch beyond fortifications, like that separating Israel from Lebanon.
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Defense spending bill would defund Biden’s Gaza pier
A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier.
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Israel Aerospace Industries union reaches agreement with government
The disagreement had put the supply of the Arrow 3 air defense system to Germany under threat.
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Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aid
The House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.
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US military works to deepen partnerships in African Lion exercise
The U.S. military showcased part of what they offer countries facing instability inside and just beyond their borders as part of the annual war games.
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Israel examines M61 Vulcan for countering drones
The potential acquisition comes as Israel clashes with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah, which has launched drones and missiles toward Israel.
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US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in Gaza
The group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.
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