Chinese-Made CH-95 Drone Reportedly Seen at Suspected UAE Airbase in Somalia’s Bosaso
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Sudan and Ethiopia Trade Drone and Arms-Smuggling Accusations at the UN Security Council
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Chinese-Made CH-95 Drone Reportedly Seen at Suspected UAE Airbase in Somalia’s Bosaso
A drone matching the Chinese CH-95 has reportedly been seen at the suspected UAE airbase in Bosaso, Somalia, Janes says. The UAE has not commented.
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Chinese-Made CH-95 Drone Reportedly Seen at Suspected UAE Airbase in Somalia’s Bosaso
A drone matching the Chinese CH-95 has reportedly been seen at the suspected UAE airbase in Bosaso, Somalia, Janes says. The UAE has not commented.
Iran’s Parliament Confirms Missile-Industry Veteran Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as Defence Minister
Iran's parliament confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defence minister on 18 October by 237 votes to 15. He replaces Aziz Nasirzadeh, killed in February.
Forces Loyal to Ousted South West State Leader Laftagareen Take Towns Around Baidoa, Somalia
Forces loyal to ousted South West State leader Laftagareen have taken Buurhakaba and other Bay region towns near Baidoa, AFP and Somali outlets report.
Ghana Armed Forces Take Delivery of 45 Utility and Troop-Carrying Vehicles Under Retooling Programme
Ghana's armed forces received 45 military-pattern vehicles on 16 October: 15 KIA utility vehicles, 15 4x4s and 15 6x6 troop carriers. No supplier or value given.
Saudi F-35 Request Passes US Congressional Review Deadline Without a Vote to Block It, Sabq Reports
Congress's 30-day review of the proposed sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia ended on 17 October with no Senate vote to block it, Sabq reports. No contract has been...
Sudan and Ethiopia Trade Drone and Arms-Smuggling Accusations at the UN Security Council
Sudan told the UN Security Council that drones are hitting Blue Nile from Ethiopia. Ethiopia called it baseless and promised evidence of Sudanese arms smuggling.
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