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Adaptive engine work feeds sixth-gen fighter design, says US Air Force
The Air Force is adapting AETP features into the future Next Generation Air Dominance platform’s engines.
US, Canadian fighter jets scramble to escort Russian bombers
The Russian strategic bombers were flying near the North American coastline.
After Americans killed in attack, Trump’s Syria plan raises questions
The attack in the strategic town highlights the threat posed by the Islamic State group despite Trump administration claims.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pompeo: Trump threat to Turkey shows US commitment to Kurds
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that President Donald Trump’s threat to devastate NATO ally Turkey’s economy if it attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria underscores America’s commitment to its partners.
Pompeo confident of US deal with Turkey to protect Kurds
Despite Turkey's vows to the contrary, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday he was confident the two nations can agree on a way to protect U.S.-allied Kurdish rebels in Syria after American troops withdraw from the country.
Plan calls for US troop pullout from Syria to take months, bringing hundreds more troops in to assist
The contingent of about 2,000 troops is expected to depart in coming weeks.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Turkey says its Syria offensive against Kurdish fighters doesn’t hinge on US pullout
Turkey’s foreign minister says a planned Turkish military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria doesn’t depend on whether the United States withdraws its troops from the region.
Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters as Russia begins joint patrols near Manbij
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from what he describes as threats posed by Syrian Kurdish fighters.
If US troops leave Syria, what happens to America’s Kurdish partners in the fight?
The U.S. needed a partner on the ground to fight ISIS. Now, if the Americans leave, the Kurds stand to lose everything.
Fate of detained ISIS fighters uncertain as US exits Syria
What to do with hundreds of foreign Islamic State fighters captured in Syria has become a critical and growing problem for the Trump administration as it prepares to pull troops out of the country.
US, Turkey set for talks on fate of Kurds, a condition for U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria
Preparing for the Tuesday meeting, John Bolton maintained there is no fixed timetable for U.S. troops to leave Syria.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press