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China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic, says a top US general
U.S. military commanders around the globe caution that China's growing assertiveness isn't simply happening in Asia.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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US forces participate in UNITAS exercise with Ecuadorian navy, other regional allies
The exercise — hosted by Ecuador’s Navy near Mantra, Ecuador — involves allies Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Uruguay and a total of 13 warships.
US general says Russian and Chinese deals in Latin America risk destabilizing region
Lt. Gen. Michael Plehn compared Chinese and Russian dealings in the Western Hemisphere with criminal organizations.
By David B. Larter
U.S. Navy conducts FONOP off Venezuelan coast
The move comes amid heightened tensions between the countries.
Venezuelan fighter jet ‘aggressively shadows’ US Navy recon aircraft
Venezuela sent a fighter jet to buzz a U.S. reconnaissance operating in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the Miami-based U.S. Southern Command reported Sunday.
By Mark D. Faram
Here’s how much global military spending rose in 2018
Sixty percent of global military spending came from five nations. Did your home country make the list?
By Aaron Mehta