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28 January

Al-Shabaab have been a source of instability in Somalia

US Intensifies Strikes in Somalia Following Nigeria Bombardment

The US has picked up the pace of its air strikes against Al-Shabaab and Islamic State in Somalia this year, according to US Africa Command data.

28 January

Middle East

Staff Sgt. Kelli Alvarez, the supply non-commissioned officer in charge of the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, provides medical aid to Staff Sgt. Marina Miller, an independent duty medical technician assigned to the 819th RED HORSE Squadron, during a field training exercise Oct. 8, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Airmen performed perimeter checks, accountability and medical aid in response to a simulated chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Conduct Multi-Day Military Exercise in Middle East

The US announced a major multi-day air force exercise in the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran face off over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.

27 January

Americas

Venezuelan nationals residing in Madrid gather at Puerta del Sol to celebrate the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats

China promised to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the US, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

27 January

Americas

US Air Force combat controllers and Republic of Korea 255th SOS pull security and establish a line of communication at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Rebuilds Joint C2 System With AI at the Core

South Korea has kicked off a rebuild of the core command-and-control (C2) system it uses with the US, injecting artificial intelligence to sharpen how allied forces plan and fight on the Korean Peninsula.

27 January

Americas

A Soldier assigned to the 11th Airborne Division assembles and prepares unmanned aerial systems during a multi week drone training course in Alaska.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Expands Drone Programs in Alaska, Testing Small UAS in Arctic Conditions

The US Army is advancing the use of small unmanned aerial systems with dedicated manufacturing and training facilities in Alaska.

27 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Integer Rolls Out Tech That Helps Naval Fleets Think Ahead

Columbia-based Integer Technologies wants to put naval forces one step ahead in modern maritime operations with its new predictive-intelligence platform.

27 January

Americas

USS Boxer Conducts Rolling Airframe Missile System live fire operations

Jodesz Gavilan

Raytheon Wins $19.3M Contract for Rolling Airframe Missile Support

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $19.3-million contract modification to continue design agent and engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile program.

27 January

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

BAE Systems Wins $73.8M Contract for Fighter Jet RF Countermeasures

BAE Systems has secured a $73.8-million contract to supply more than 1,200 RF countermeasures systems for US and allied fighter aircraft.

27 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan PM Says US Alliance Would Collapse if Tokyo Ignored Taiwan Crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the alliance between Tokyo and Washington would collapse if Japan failed to act in the event of an attack on the US military during a conflict in Taiwan.

27 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Keep Dreaming’: NATO Chief Says Europe Can’t Defend Itself Without US

NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the US, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland.

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