Iraq

When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft

A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.

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Israeli Forces Operated From Iraq’s Desert During the War: Security Sources

Israeli forces established a makeshift base using an old airstrip in Iraq's desert during the war against Iran.

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Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Syria Shut for Nearly 13 Years

Iraq reopened a once-bustling border crossing with Syria on Monday, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

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Armor, Firepower, and Legacy: The Story of the M1 Abrams Tank

Learn how the M1 Abrams tank's composite armor and depleted uranium layers provide exceptional protection against modern anti-armor threats in this easy-to-read guide.

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Strikes Kill Three Iranian Kurds in Northern Iraq: Opposition Group

Drone and rocket strikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed three Iranian Kurds, including two women fighters, an exiled opposition group said, blaming the attack on Iran.

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Syria Military Source Says Drones From Iraq Targeted Area Near US Base

A Syrian military source said a drone attack originating from Iraq targeted an area in the country's northeast, near a base hosting US forces.

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Strike Kills Three Fighters in Western Iraq

A strike on Tuesday in western Iraq killed three fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the alliance said in a statement, blaming the US and Israel for the attack.

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Iraq Condemns Any ‘Aggression, Targeting’ of Gulf States, Jordan: Statement

Iraq condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory.

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Iraq Armed Group Says Commander, Fighters Killed in Strike

A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and several fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the group said.

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NATO Relocates Iraq Mission Due to Mideast War: Sources

NATO is "adjusting" its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the Middle East war.

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