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Nigerian drones may have limited impact in conflicts

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NIGERIA

These form part of a broader procurement effort to secure a variety of drones for both surveillance and strike capabilities aimed at upgrading Nigeria’s military capabilities and…

China’s military purge will impact efficiency

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CHINA

It does not reveal critical threats to President Xi Jinping’s authority, deficits that demand fundamental reassessments of the PLA’s development trajectory, or alter assessments…

F-16s will not solve Ukraine's problems immediately

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UKRAINE

Gaining access to US combat aircraft has been a long-standing goal for Kyiv. The decision to move forward with the transfer of the jets is a statement of strengthened US and…

French defence policy lacks strategic prioritisation

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FRANCE

The president's proposal to send troops to Ukraine has triggered debate on France's military readiness. Within Europe, it is a leading military power but chronic resource…

Ukraine's counter-offensive fails to break deadlock

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UKRAINE

Zaluzhny highlighted the problems faced by the Ukrainian military in this summer’s counter-offensive. Kyiv has so far not achieved any of its primary objectives, such as…

Maritime security risks may increase in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

The statement comes on the back of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announcing on May 31 that it withdrew two months ago from the Combined Maritime Forces, a US-led maritime…

Somalia-Turkey pact adds to growing regional tensions

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SOMALIA/TURKEY

This comes shortly after Ethiopia and Somaliland in January signed a deal offering Ethiopia a naval base in Somaliland in exchange for Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland as a…

US aid bill's passage shows foreign policy fault lines

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UNITED STATES

The Biden administration originally introduced the package in October, and its subsequent convoluted, and often stalled, passage through Congress demonstrates a range of complex…

Deals pave way for further growth in Indian-US ties

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INDIA/US

The trip underscored the importance that Delhi and Washington give to their partnership, with the two sides announcing various deals covering a range of areas.

Germany will struggle to meet its defence objectives

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GERMANY

The target will be met through the regular budget and the EUR100bn (USD104bn) special defence fund, which is due to be exhausted by the end of 2027. There is no cabinet consensus…