Year: 2026

Lebanese Leaders Rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah Trade Attacks

Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group.

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Putin Rules Out Meeting Zelensky and Vows to Pursue War Goals

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.

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US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to New Zealand

The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $1.5-billion sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.

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UK PM Says Russia Could Attack NATO Within Four Years

Russia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Friday.

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UN Doubles Appeal for Lebanon Aid to Nearly $640M Amid Israel War

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.

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Chinese Military-Linked Institutions Seek NVIDIA AI Chips: Report

Chinese universities and research institutions linked to the country’s defense sector are seeking access to NVIDIA’s advanced AI processors, according to procurement records reviewed by The Japan Times.

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Collins Aerospace Opens Expanded Landing Gear Facility in Poland

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in southeastern Poland as it increases production capacity.

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Finland Wraps Up Patria AMV XP Ambulance Deliveries to Slovakia

The Slovak Armed Forces has received the final batch of Patria Armored Modular Vehicle XPs in ambulance configurations under a contract with Finland.

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Astrion Joins $349M Effort to Support US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems

Alabama defense company Astrion has secured a position on a $349.4-million US Navy framework contract to provide broad support services for unmanned maritime systems.

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Oshkosh to Supply FMTV Military Trucks for US, Allies

Oshkosh Defense has signed multiple contracts worth $142 million to provide its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 for the US and international partners.

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