USA Today: How the U.S.-led coalition transformed Iraq's army into a fighting force
Two years ago Iraq’s military all but collapsed as Islamic State militants swept into their country, seizing Mosul and other key towns and villages. Many Iraqi soldiers simply abandoned their equipment and fled.
At the time, the Islamic State looked invincible, while the Iraqi forces were demoralized, poorly trained and ill-equipped.
Today, Iraq’s military has a string of victories behind it and is on the verge of charging into Mosul, the militants’ last stronghold in Iraq.
This time, the Islamic State is retreating, and it is the Iraqi troops that look formidable.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 20, 2016
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Apache Helicopters Take Action in Mosul Offensive -- Military.com
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Russian military holds war games near western border -- AP
Over 5,000 Russian troops to take part in Arctic drills -- TASS
Baltics, fearing Russia, to triple military spending by 2018: report -- Reuters
Norway asked to host rotational force of US Marines -- AP
Northrop Grumman Awarded Extension for Support of British Sentry Fleet -- Defense News
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Shows Off New Camouflage -- Sputnik
North Korea has another missile launch failure, U.S. military says -- AP
Defense chief condemns failed North Korea missile launch -- The Hill
US Announces Extended Deterrence Doctrine Against North Korea -- Sputnik
US deploys 3,500-strong armored brigade to S. Korea amid mounting tensions with North -- RT
Russia 'regrets' U.S. plan for quick missile deployment to South Korea -- Reuters
India, China hold joint army drills in Ladakh to boost ties -- Asia Times
A Second Russian Nuclear Attack Submarine for India? -- The Diplomat
India and Russia Ink S-400 Missile Air Defense System Deal -- The Diplomat
India-US Howitzer Deal Stuck Again, Needs to Clear Another Hurdle -- Sputnik
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New USS Detroit warship unveiled to the public in Detroit -- FOX News
Navy's economic impact on Hampton Roads increases to over $10 billion -- The Virginia-Pilot
Army releases updated training field manual -- Army Times
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Pentagon Cautious About Arctic Investments -- National Defense
Deep Freeze mission to Antarctica begins -- Air Force Times
Navy Distances Itself From Fighter Jet Sprayed Bright Pink In Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness -- Daily Caller
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