Author Agnese Stracquadanio

Agnese Stracquadanio

Agnese Stracquadanio is a Middle East correspondent for Defense News. She has a background in writing and photojournalism, holds a master's degree in international relations, and previously worked for Reuters.

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Lebanon’s military stagnates amid economic turmoil, Hezbollah influence

Lebanon’s military is working with a U.N.-led force to improve security, but economic and political factors are hindering these efforts, analysts say.

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Saab to provide semi-autonomous Double Eagle undersea system to Kuwait

The Double Eagle can launch from several types of craft and from the shore to carry out mine countermeasure missions.

17 months ago

Democratic Republic of Congo orders Paramount Group’s Mwari aircraft

The purchase follows Paramount’s delivery of equipment to Mozambique, where the Mwari is already operational.

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Lebanon’s military stagnates amid economic turmoil, Hezbollah influence

Lebanon’s military is working with a U.N.-led force to improve security, but economic and political factors are hindering these efforts, analysts say.

Saab to provide semi-autonomous Double Eagle undersea system to Kuwait

The Double Eagle can launch from several types of craft and from the shore to carry out mine countermeasure missions.

Democratic Republic of Congo orders Paramount Group’s Mwari aircraft

The purchase follows Paramount’s delivery of equipment to Mozambique, where the Mwari is already operational.

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