US drone strike kills Al Qaeda leader al-Zawahri
US President Joe Biden expressed hope it would bring further closure to families of the 9/11 terror attack victims.
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Nato UK tightens links with Finland and USA during high readiness exercise
More than 750 troops from the UK, USA and Finland gathered this week in Niinisalo, western Finland.
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USA New US Army programme will help young recruits lose body fat and shape up
Reportedly only 23% of young Americans fully meet the US Army's eligibility requirements, down from 29%.
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Ukraine Six UK Stormer missile-carrying vehicles arrive on Ukrainian frontline
It is used to transport the high-velocity Starstreak missile, which defends against low-level attack aircraft and helicopters.
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USA 'Training incident' leads to pause in US Marines waterborne ACV operations
Reports suggest two Amphibious Combat Vehicles were disabled in a heavy surf at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base.
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Weapons and Kit Why is the US investing $1.3bn into a hypersonic weapons satellite tracking system?
The move aims to expand and enhance the US' ability to counter increasing missile threats from Russia and China.
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USA Watch: Decommissioned US Navy ship destroyed and sunk during exercise
The sinking exercise took place as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
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Russia Russian officials visited Iran to view drones, White House says
Iran showcased the drones for Russian officials at Kashan Airfield, the intelligence said.
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USA US successfully tests hypersonic missiles, as Russia and China arms race develops
Hypersonic weapons travel in the upper atmosphere at more than five times the speed of sound – about 6,200km (3,853 miles) per hour.
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USA Singing soldiers go viral with impromptu performance of classic hit
The soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division broke into song in the middle of a drop zone while wearing parachute gear.
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USA Pentagon: US kills IS leader in Syria drone strike
Maher al-Agal was killed only months after the head of the group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, killed himself during a US raid.
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Iran Iran to deliver armed drones to Russia, White House claims
The US reportedly has "information" that indicates Iran is preparing to train Russian forces to use them as soon as this month.
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USA US F/A-18 blown overboard in rough weather
The US Navy confirmed the jet was blown off the flight deck of US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Ukraine What does $8bn of US kit for Ukraine look like?
Drones, night vision and artillery have been committed under the Biden administration.
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USA Where is the closest US military base to Russia?
The US has military sites in about 80 countries.
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Nato NATO: which countries make up the alliance?
NATO was formed by 12 nations in 1949 to deter the expansion of the Soviet Union and has more than doubled in size since.