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American soldiers patrol near prison that was attacked on Jan. 20 by the Islamic State militants in Hassakeh, Syria, Feb. 8, 2022.

US military resumes joint patrols in north Syria

U.S. officials had said the patrols that resumed Saturday are not to counter Islamic State group militants.

8 weeks ago

US military halts patrols against Islamic State in Syria

Turkish threats of a ground invasion have stymied the missions with Kurdish forces.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

8 weeks ago

US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment

The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.

By Bryant Harris, Joe Gould and Burak Ege Bekdil

5 months ago

‘The clutch isn’t engaged yet’: Lockheed posts slow sales amid supply chain woes

Lockheed Martin’s chief executive said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies are “changing gears” toward increased defense spending that will boost the company’s future sales ― but it will take time.

6 months ago

See the TB2 drone heading to Ukraine after a Lithuanian crowdfunding drive

Lithuania will present a combat drone to Ukraine that was donated by the Turkish manufacturer after a private crowdfunding campaign among ordinary Lithuanians, who raised nearly $6.1 million for the purpose within days.

7 months ago

Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.

By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP

7 months ago