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Army: Military branch for ground warfare
An army, ground force or land force is an armed force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by possessing an army aviation component. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army.

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Army assault kills Chad opposition leader ahead of election [Video]

Army assault kills Chad opposition leader ahead of election

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Indian Army opens fire at Pakistani drones found hovering near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir | Oneindia [Video]

Indian Army opens fire at Pakistani drones found hovering near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir | Oneindia

On February 16, Army troops stationed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district took action against Pakistani quadcopters, opening fire at two separate locations. Despite..

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Lashkar terrorist Riyaz Ahmed arrested in Delhi is a retired Pakistan army personnel | Oneindia News [Video]

Lashkar terrorist Riyaz Ahmed arrested in Delhi is a retired Pakistan army personnel | Oneindia News

In a significant development, Delhi Police announced the arrest of Riyaz Ahmed, a retired Army soldier, on Sunday, February 4, from the New Delhi Railway Station. Ahmed is believed to be an active..

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