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B-52s lead new US airpower onslaught to stop Taliban advances in Afghanistan

The United States was sending B-52 bombers, AC-130 gunships and fighter jets into Afghanistan Saturday to turn back dramatic recent advances by the Taliban.

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AFT: Now, Forager Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the U.S. Army Pacific-led Exercise Forager 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 29. (Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing/Air Force) (Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

 

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Scope of US-Japan defense cooperation shifting southward to Taiwan Strait | Taiwan News | 2021-08-09 14:20:00

Scholar says expanded defense scope ensures security in Taiwan Strait | 2021-08-09 14:20:00

www.taiwannews.com.tw

 

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Scope of US-Japan defense cooperation shifting southward to Taiwan Strait | Taiwan News | 2021-08-09 14:20:00

Scholar says expanded defense scope ensures security in Taiwan Strait | 2021-08-09 14:20:00

www.taiwannews.com.tw

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AFT: Paratroopers Descend Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, drop U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense paratroopers during Exercise Forager 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 30. (Master Sgt. Richard Ebensberger/Air Force) (Master Sgt. Richard Ebensberger/36th Wing Public Affairs)

 

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A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy is seen during a military display in the South China Sea.

 

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Military personnel conduct adaptive training for a joint military drill on Aug. 3, 2021. A joint military exercise by the Chinese and Russian armies will be held from Aug. 9 to 13 at a training base of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.Photo:China Military

 

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India's Vikrant warship gets a taste of the high seas - Asia Times

The Indian Ocean, once considered the backyard of the Indian Navy, has now become critical to the country's strategic interests. In view of China's

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AFT: Hornet's Nest Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Yulissa Tavarez, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 2, conducts maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson Aug. 3. (MCSN Emily Claire Bennett/Navy) (MCSN Emily Bennett/U.S. Navy)

 

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South Korea’s misplaced military inferiority complex - Asia Times

According to a survey by the Korea Institute for National Unification, in November 2020 more South Koreans believed that North Korea had a stronger

asiatimes.com

 

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AFT: Squad Challenge Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division Artillery conduct a 36-hour "This Is My Squad" competition intended to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28-29. (Spc. Jessica Scott/Army) (Spc. Jessica Scott/25th Infantry Division)

 

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4 Chinese fighter jets, 2 spy planes penetrate Taiwan's ADIZ | Taiwan News | 2021-08-12 18:08:00

Chinese fighter jets intrude on Taiwan ADIZ for first time in 2 months | 2021-08-12 18:08:00

www.taiwannews.com.tw

 

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AFT: Coming Aboard Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 31, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship San Diego in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 3. (MC2 Brandon Woods/Navy) (Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Woods)

 

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Feeling the Heat Lance Cpl. Cole McEachern, a firefighter technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, extinguishes a fire during a controlled burn exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 28. (Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon/Marine Corps) (Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon/1st Marine Aircraft Wing)

 

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PLA’s advanced fighters, transport aircraft to debut at Intl Army Games - Global Times

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A fighter bomber attached to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Northern Theater Command pierces into the stratosphere through clouds and mist during a round-the-clock flight training exercise in late July. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Mingxi and Liu Xuhong)

 

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