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Japan to Deploy Surface-to-Air Missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2030
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated on February 24 that surface-to-air missiles capable of intercepting aircraft and ballistic missiles will be deployed to Yonaguni Island by fiscal 2030
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Afghan Taliban Launches Large-Scale Offensive Operations Against Pakistani Military Positions Along Durand Line
Afghanistan’s eastern military corps media office stated that heavy clashes began late Thursday in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes.
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US Responds After Cuban Border Guards Kill Four in Clash with Florida-Registered Speedboat Near Villa Clara
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that American authorities are conducting an independent investigation and will not rely solely on Cuban-provided information
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Cuban Border Guard Troops Engage U.S.-Registered Speedboat in Territorial Waters, Killing Four and Injuring Six
In the exchange that followed, the Embassy said that four individuals on the U.S. registered vessel were killed and six were injured.
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U.S. Forces Board Sanctioned Tanker Bertha in Indian Ocean and Capture Three Fleeing Boats Following Trans-Ocean Pursuit
The Bertha (IMO 9292163) is a large crude oil tanker managed by Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited.
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NORAD and NORTHCOM Initiate Arctic Edge 2026 Multi-Domain Field Training Exercise in Alaska and Greenland
All training activities in Greenland proceed in full coordination with the Kingdom of Denmark.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives at Souda Bay as U.S. Orders Personnel Departure from Lebanon
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived at Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, a NATO naval base used for resupply.
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U.S. Secret Service Agents and Deputy Fatally Shoot Armed Intruder at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter
The man was observed near the north gate. Law enforcement confronted him during the encounter. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Pakistan Conducts Precision Airstrikes on Seven Militant Camps in Eastern Afghanistan Following Suicide Bombings
The operation, described by Pakistani officials as selective and precision-guided, responded to a series of suicide bombings inside Pakistan during Ramadan
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Trump Issues 10-to-15-Day Deadline for Iran Nuclear Agreement While Confirming Consideration of Limited Strike Options
He separately confirmed consideration of a limited military strike if no agreement materializes.
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NORAD Detects and Tracks Five Russian Military Aircraft Operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
NORAD launched two F-16 fighters, two F-35 fighters, one E-3 airborne warning and control aircraft, and four KC-135 tankers to intercept the group
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Suspect Steals Ambulance and Rams Building Housing DHS Offices in Meridian, Idaho
Canyon County Paramedics confirmed no personnel were inside the ambulance and that the vehicle was unlawfully taken from their bay.
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US Reaches Strike-Ready Posture with Two Carrier Strike Groups and B-2 Bombers as Iran Conducts Rocket Launches and Joint Naval Drills with Russia
The United Kingdom has not granted permission for the US to use Diego Garcia or RAF Fairford for any strike on Iran, citing concerns over international law.
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Trump Opposes UK-Mauritius Diego Garcia Lease, Cites Potential Need for Iran Contingency Operations
President Trump has publicly opposed the UK-Mauritius 99-year lease of Diego Garcia, warning Prime Minister Starmer the arrangement risks undermining US access to this key Indian Ocean base.
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Syrian Army Secures Al-Shaddadi Base Following US-Coordinated Withdrawal in Northeastern Syria
US forces withdrew from al-Shaddadi around early February, with convoys transporting equipment and detainees toward Iraq.
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U.S. Forces Complete ISIS Detainee Transfer from Syria to Iraq Amid Al-Tanf Base Withdrawal
This operation followed the orderly departure of U.S. forces from al-Tanf Garrison on February 11, as part of consolidating American military locations in the country.
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U.S. Orders GBU-57 Bombs to Replenish Stockpile and Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group To Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group, redirected from the Caribbean, enhances U.S. presence in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
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US Marine Declared Deceased After Overboard Incident Aboard USS Iwo Jima During Caribbean Operations
The incident occurred while the vessel was conducting routine operations in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.
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USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During Replenishment Operation
Two personnel sustained minor injuries and remain in stable condition. Both vessels continue to sail safely while an investigation proceeds.
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Two Killed in Shooting of Civilian Aircraft on Landing in Indonesia's Papua Region
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time, involving a Cessna Caravan operated by Smart Air, which was carrying 13 passengers.
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