Defense

Amazon takes on Pentagon over $10bn digital defense deal

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One of the biggest digital defense contracts in American history has been put on ice. Online retail giant Amazon is taking on the Pentagon in court, after Washington gave the 10-billion-dollar deal to rival Microsoft. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/aary Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us … Read more Amazon takes on Pentagon over $10bn digital defense deal

Without an invite: Turkey deepens involvement in Idlib, warns Syria

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Turkey’s inability to separate “opposition” from terrorist groups in Syria’s Idlib is one of the main reasons behind the ongoing escalation there, Russian Defense Ministry has said, warning Ankara against “uncoordinated” actions. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/aawd Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international … Read more Without an invite: Turkey deepens involvement in Idlib, warns Syria

Syrian govt helicopter ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib

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Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed that a Syrian government helicopter was destroyed in the small village of Nerab, southeast of Idlib. The incident occurred after Turkish troops were killed by shelling in Idlib, Syria. Dramatic footage shows what appears to be a helicopter breaking apart mid-air and spiraling towards the ground engulfed in smoke and flames. … Read more Syrian govt helicopter ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib

President Trump makes public statement after impeachment acquittal (FULL LIVE STREAM)

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President Trump will make a public statement on Feb. 6., a day after his historic Senate impeachment trial ended in an acquittal on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. All Republican senators — with the exception of Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah — voted in unison to acquit Trump on the abuse … Read more President Trump makes public statement after impeachment acquittal (FULL LIVE STREAM)

Air defense intercepts missiles launched over Damascus

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Syria’s air defenses have intercepted a number of enemy projectiles over the capital of Damascus, according to Syrian state media. There are so far no reports of damage or injuries, and the nature of the targets remains unclear. A series of blasts were reported on the outskirts of Damascus late on Wednesday, with unconfirmed images … Read more Air defense intercepts missiles launched over Damascus

Impeachment trial of President Trump final Senate vote | Feb. 5, 2020 (FULL LIVE STREAM)

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The historic trial will wrap on Feb. 5 with a likely acquittal in the Republican-led Senate. Senators plan to vote today at 4 p.m. ET on the impeachment charges against Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Closing arguments began on Feb. 3 after the Senate rejected a measure to call witnesses — … Read more Impeachment trial of President Trump final Senate vote | Feb. 5, 2020 (FULL LIVE STREAM)