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Libyans storm ISIS HQ; Turkey, Russia teaming up?; New tactics in Iraq; Iran beefs up cyber arsenal; and a bit more.

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Iraqi Troops Not Ready for Mosul, Nor What Comes Next, Says Top US Commander

But in Syria, the fall of Manbij is just one to two weeks away, Lt. Gen. MacFarland says in his final war assessment.

  • Kevin Baron
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‘Light US footprint’ in Libya; The war the next president will inherit; Tank deal exposes Saudi losses; South China Sea heating up; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Anti-ISIS war turns two; AI spots network security holes; China adds hangars to fake islands; Singapore delays F-35 buy; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Bombing in Quetta kills 60+; Russia gains upper hand in Syria; New drone-strike rules; Spies keeping watch in Rio; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Obama on war and peace; Russia woos Syrian rebels; Industry stock soars under budget caps; Navy ditches aquaflage; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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US police officer nabbed in terror sting; Tug o’ war in Aleppo; The group that gathered dirty bomb parts; Zika comes to the military; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Jailhouse interview with ISIS; NorK missile hits Japanese waters; Pallets of US cash to Iran; USAF calls F-35 battle-ready; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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US opens air campaign in Libya; Chlorine gas used in Syria?; A look at the US troops training Ukraine’s army; Dempsey’s stern words for fellow flags; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’

There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.

  • Ben Watson
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Russian helo shot down; Kerry’s dilemma in US-Russia talks; Moving on Manbij; Pentagon asks for bids on controversial nuke programs; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons

The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
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Until We Reduce Cybercrime, Expect More Russian Meddling

A strong U.S. response to the DNC theft might discourage state-sponsored attacks, analysts and industry leaders say, but it won’t stop them.

  • Caroline Houck
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Fearing fear in Philly; What really drove Turkey’s coup; The insurgents formerly known as Nusra; Okinawa hero on the silver screen; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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A big intel haul in Syria; Cluster-bombing Aleppo; Afghan SOF in fierce fights; Obama, Trump speak; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Truck bomb in Syria; Marines deploy anti-drone rifle; USAF may hire civilians to dogfight pilots; Putin’s best summer ever; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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ISIS-claimed attack in France; US, Russia negotiating cooperation in Syria; Guerrilla-style assaults rise in Iraq; Trump doubles down on NATO shakedown; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Looks like Russia ran the Wikileaks dump; 3rd attack in Germany; UK, US, French SOF in Libya; Trump vs. Clinton on natsec; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

A Quick Guide to the Jihadist Communications Toolkit

A new report documents how extremist groups’ use of secure digital tools software has evolved.

  • Patrick Tucker
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Assault on ISIS in Libya; Trump’s plan to win quickly; Erdogan’s strong position; Rice dispatched to China; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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