The signs of a growing naval partnership between Tanzania and the United States were all…
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The Armed Forces of Gabon, including members of the Gendarmerie Tactical Unit, the 1st Gabonese…
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Somalia has taken delivery of three T-129 attack helicopters from Turkey as part of growing…