S-400 SAMs Knocked Out In Simulated Strikes During Big Army-Led Exercise In Africa
Russia’s most powerful air defense system loomed large over the huge “African Lion” multi-national wargames.
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Russia Now Has At Least 14 Combat Jets In Libya As Satellite Images Reveal New Details
It’s now clear that the Kremlin has launched a major airpower intervention into the country.
The Air Force’s New Base In Niger Is Getting A Major Addition Before It Even Opens
Satellite imagery shows the U.S. military is building a new approximately 20,800-square foot hangar along with its own 100,000-square foot apron and associated taxiway at its new air base outside of the city of Agadez in central Niger. The American facilities in Agadez, which will form an important regional hub for U.S. military operations in Northwest Africa, have been under construction since 2014.
We’ve Posted The Pentagon’s Entire Moment-By-Moment Niger Ambush Video Briefing
The high-quality video presentation shows friendly fire, French forces racing to the rescue, and contractor helicopters recovering the fallen.
The U.S. Military’s Niger Ambush Investigation Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The official narrative is hard to believe and points to a broader operation in Niger than the Pentagon or Congress would like to admit.
The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming
A “light footprint,” limited resources, and political complexities put American troops in Africa at increased risk.
Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated)
The unknown assailants reportedly killed a number of people in the patrol, possibly including a number of US troops.
U.S. Drones May Have Been Gunning For Top Somali Terrorists in New Strike
Official details, local media reports, and other information point to an expanding campaign against Al Shabaab’s leadership.
U.S. Navy SEAL Dies in Somalia Raid as Pentagon Steps Up Operations
A combined American and Somali attack on a terrorist safe house is the latest indicator of America’s new strategy in the war-torn country.
America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia
New policies give troops on the ground – whoever they might be – more authority to call in fire support.