National Security and Defense

Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.
Counter terrorism and hostage rescue scenarios are performed during the Xaritoo 2023 military exercise organized by Senegal and France in Dakar, Senegal, on November 16, 2023. (Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Supporters of Niger's National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland wave the Niger national flag and flag bearing the logo of private military Company Wagner as they gather to protest ouside the Niger and French airbase to demand the departure of the French army from Niger in Niamey on September 16, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)
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