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Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired missiles into Saudi Arabia on Nov. 13 and 14. On both occasions, the missiles were intercepted by Patriot missiles fired by UAE’s batteries.
By US Army employee (Missile Defense Agency, gallery]) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The U.S. Air Force launched a F-15E airstrike in Libya on Nov. 13. The strike killed the leader of ISIL in Libya.
By DVIDS Tech Sgt c/o Michael B. Keller [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia’s Ministry of Defense has refuted a report by the Daily Mail that it deployed the S-400 air defense system to Syria.
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Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense
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The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) will depart from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia on Nov. 16 for a cruise in the Middle East.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has removed Lt. Gen. Ron Lewis from his post as Carter’s military aide amid misconduct allegations.
By DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett. (Released) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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