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Malian army repels jihadist attack in Timbuktu after deadly assault in Boulkessi

The Malian army successfully repelled a jihadist assault on its military camp in Timbuktu on Monday (2 June), just one day after a deadly attack in Boulkessi left at least 30 soldiers dead. According to the Malian Armed Forces, 13 attackers were “neutralized” during the attempted infiltration of the Timbuktu camp. Witnesses reported a car […]

Iran activates iron dome and begins mass production of jets

Iran has taking a very defensive approach in 2015 as it activates an Iron Dome and also begins mass production of the indigenously developed Saeghe (Thunderbolt) fighter jet. The country has been developing its defense capabilities locally since an arms embargo was imposed by the U.S in 1979. Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard, vice speaker of Iran’s […]

Mohammed VI- B Satellite Successfully Put into Orbit

Morocco’s second high-resolution Earth-observation satellite was successfully launched Wednesday November 21 by Arianespace from the Guiana Space Center, in French Guiana (South America). The Mohammed VI – B Satellite was successfully placed in sun-synchronous orbit by lightweight launcher Vega, after taking off Tuesday from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) Kourou at 01H42 GMT, said Arianespace. […]