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US & UK Coalition Forces Respond To Renewed Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea

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  1. U.S. Special Operations Command Africa and the U.K. 1st Ranger Regiment partner with Ghana for air support event
  2. US & UK Coalition Forces Respond To Renewed Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea
  3. U.S. Special Forces to Withdraw from Chad Amid Regional Shifts in Alliances
  4. Flamethrower-Equipped Robo-Dog Now on Sale for Under $10,000
  5. 2024 Global Terrorism Index Highlights Rising Trends and Regional Hotspots

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U.S. Special Operations Command Africa and the U.K. 1st Ranger Regiment partner with Ghana for air support event

U.S. and U.K. forces collaborated with the Ghana Armed Forces for a close air support training event at Bundase Training Camp, Ghana, enhancing joint operational skills and discussing tactics with U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft. (Read More)


US & UK Coalition Forces Respond To Renewed Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the US-flagged Maersk Yorktown and the Israeli MSC Veracruz, but swift countermeasures by US and UK forces thwarted any damage. Notably, the UK's HMS Diamond intercepted a missile using its Sea Viper system, marking its first such achievement since the Gulf War. (Read More)


U.S. Special Forces to Withdraw from Chad Amid Regional Shifts in Alliances

The Pentagon will withdraw 75 Army Special Operations personnel from Chad's capital, N'Djamena, by early May, responding to a request from the Chadian government. This move occurs as Chad and neighboring Niger reassess their security agreements with the U.S. (Read More)



Unconfirmed Reporting

Flamethrower-Equipped Robo-Dog Now on Sale for Under $10,000

Ohio-based company Throwflame is now selling "The Thermonator," touted as the first-ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog. Available for $9,420, this device can project flames up to 30 feet and is controlled remotely via smartphone. (Read More)


Massacre by Burkina Faso Army Results in 223 Civilian Deaths

A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) claims that the Burkina Faso military executed 223 civilians, including 56 children, in two separate village attacks as a form of retaliation against suspected collaboration with Islamist fighters. (Read More)​​


Iran Intensifies Hijab Enforcement with Violent Crackdown on Women

Iran's security forces have escalated their enforcement of hijab laws through a campaign named "Noor," coinciding with drone strikes on Israel. Numerous reports and video evidence show violent tactics being used to detain women in public places. (Read More)​​



Special Interest

2024 Global Terrorism Index Highlights Rising Trends and Regional Hotspots | Atlas News

The 2024 Global Terrorism Index reveals a 22% increase in terrorism-related deaths and a 23% decrease in attacks in 2023, with Burkina Faso emerging as the most impacted country. Dive deeper into the trends and data in Atlas News' summary. (Read More)​​


High-Level Israeli-Egyptian Talks on Potential Rafah Operation

Top Israeli and Egyptian intelligence officials held a secretive meeting in Cairo to discuss the potential IDF operation in Rafah. The meeting reflects concerns over the humanitarian and political implications of military actions near the Egyptian border. (Read More)​​


UK to Supply Ukraine with Paveway IV Laser-Guided Bombs

The United Kingdom is set to provide Paveway IV laser-guided bombs to Ukraine, marking the first time these weapons have been included in the military support package. This development is part of a broader £500 million aid package. (Read More)​​



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