Military

Ten Kenyan military officials die in helicopter crash

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ELGEYO MARAKWET, KENYA – The Kenyan military community is in mourning following the tragic loss of its defense chief and nine other top-ranking officers in a helicopter crash on Thursday, as confirmed by President William Ruto. The accident, which occurred in a remote part of the country, also left two officers, including the pilot, with injuries. The devastating crash occurred at 2:20 pm, claiming the life of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, a respected figure in …

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Drone strike mistake kills at least 85 civilians

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TUDUN BIRI, NG – A tragic misstep by the Nigerian military resulted in the death of 85 civilians in a drone strike on Sunday. The incident occurred in the village of Tudun Biri, located in Kaduna state, during a religious gathering. The drone, which was supposed to target terrorists and bandits, instead struck a crowd of people celebrating a Muslim holiday. The casualties, as confirmed by Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), included women, children, …

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Drugs fall from the sky after fighter jet intercept

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In a daring incident over the weekend, a pilot flying a small aircraft in a remote region of France was intercepted by a French fighter jet after he flew near a nuclear plant in restricted airspace. French authorities were alerted to the presence of a single-seater tourist plane in the Ardèche region, near a nuclear plant. A Rafale jet, one of France’s most advanced fighters, was dispatched to investigate the situation. According to a military …

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Taiwan Says China Is Getting Ready To Invade

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Taiwan’s armed forces issued an alert, dispatched air and naval patrols around the island, and activated land-based missile systems in response to Chinese military drills, which they said appeared to preempt an attack on the self-ruled island. Taiwan’s army said it detected four unmanned aerial vehicles flying near the Kinmen island group and fired warning flares in response. The drones were believed to be Chinese. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said the government and military are …

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Chinese Defense Minister Says Nuclear Buildup Necessary To Deter US Aggression

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China Defense Minister Says Nuclear Buildup Is Justified – The Wall Street Journal China’s defense minister said the country is developing its nuclear arsenal and warned that Beijing would fight to block Taiwanese independence. He also noted that the U.S. strategy in the Asia-Pacific region was pushing the two sides toward confrontation. Gen. Wei and Mr. Austin met last week before the Shangri-La Dialogue, during which tensions over Taiwan and war in Europe were highlighted. …

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Official Establishment of the US Army

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(InformingNews.com) – The US Army plays an important role in our country’s defense. In fact, it’s the oldest branch of our military. Still, even today, the Army is just as important as it was when the Continental Army fought for American independence from Great Britain. Origins Originally, the US Army was called the Continental Army, established on June 14, 1775, effectively making it the oldest institution in the US. In any case, on September 29, …

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