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US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup
The creation of a task force focused on drones and other off-the-shelf battlefield technology at Al-Udeid Air Base shows the U.S. is in Qatar to stay.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
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Gunships, artillery retaliate after 3 US troops hurt in Syria attacks
AH-64 Apache helicopters, AC-130 gunships and M777 artillery hit back against the purported militants.
By Zamone Perez
Arab-Israeli missile defense has a shot, says CENTCOM nominee
In the wake of recent missile and drone attacks against the UAE by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, there’s a fresh opportunity to integrate air and missile defense in the Mideast, says Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla.
By Joe Gould
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
SECDEF declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel
Austin is steeped in the finer points of Middle East defense and security issues.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
This time the focus is on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
By Philip Athey