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Jan- 2018 -

4 January

US troops participate in the Foal Eagle exercise in South Korea

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US and South Korea agree to delay Foal Eagle exercise until after Olympics

The United States and South Korea agreed to delay an annual military exercise until after the upcoming Winter Olympics to avoid possible tensions with North Korea.

3 January

A guard on the border between Yemen and Saudi Arabia

Staff Writer With AFP

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Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen war

Norway announced it has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the UAE because of the nation's involvement in the Yemen war.

Dec- 2017 -

23 December

A Ukrainian soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 92nd Mechanized Brigade, fires a rocket propelled grenade during a platoon live-fire exercise

Staff Writer With AFP

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Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages ‘new bloodshed’

Moscow warned Saturday that Washington was encouraging "new bloodshed" in eastern Ukraine by its decision to provide Kiev with lethal weapons.

21 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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Russia and Turkey finalize S-400 air defense missile system deal

Russia says it has completed negotiations with Turkey for the sale of an S-400 air defence missile system, with delivery scheduled for late 2019.

15 December

Numbers mark features that identify an Iranian Qiam-class ballistic missile section

Staff Writer With AFP

US Defense Secretary Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran.

14 December

Anna Varfolomeeva

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US will create a coalition to push back against Iran – Haley

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said Washington would establish a coalition to push back against Iran.

12 December

Fergus Kelly

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NATO extends Secretary General Stoltenberg’s mandate until 2020

NATO has extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's mandate until September 2020, the alliance said

11 December

Fergus Kelly

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EU formally establishes 25-member PESCO defense and security cooperation pact

The Council of the EU established the Permanent Structured Cooperation on security and defense (PESCO) consisting of 25 member states

5 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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Syria peace talks resume in Geneva, without government delegation

U.N.-backed peace talks for war-ravaged Syria were set to resume in Geneva Tuesday, but without Syrian government negotiators, who sources said have yet to determine if they will return.

1 December