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Americas
NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal
NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.
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Asia Pacific
India Mulling Russian Sprut Lightweight Tank Purchase
India is open to purchasing the Russian amphibious Sprut-SDM1 light tank, with Indian media reporting that a team of defense officials will visit Russia late this summer to observe the vehicle during trials.
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Americas
US Navy Begins Building Next-Gen Guided-Missile Destroyer
The US Navy has begun constructing an updated version of its Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer 51.
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Asia Pacific
Chinese Marines Corps Deploys Type 15 Light Tanks
The Chinese Marine Corps has deployed the country’s indigenous Type 15 light battle tank, state media reported.
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Americas
USAF Evaluates Electric Vertical-Lift Aircraft in Medical Evacuation
The US Air Force has tested an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the first time.
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Americas
USAF Prepares Afghanistan Strike Capabilities Post Withdrawal
The US Air Force is preparing for “over-the-horizon” strike capabilities in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Military Tests Multi-Layered, Non-Kinetic Counter-Drone System
The US military has tested a multi-layered counter-drone at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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Europe
Russia Tests S-500 Air Defense System With New Interceptors
Russia has tested its S-500 air defense system with interceptors capable of eliminating hypersonic targets.
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Africa
Russia Signs $1.7 Billion in Defense Contracts With 17 African Nations
In 2020 and early this year, Russia signed contracts worth $1.7 billion with 17 Sub-Saharan African countries for the supply of a range of defense equipment.
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Europe
UK Ajax Tank Trials Halted Over Design Concerns
The UK has halted trials of a fleet of Ajax tanks after it was reported that the vehicle has developed a range of issues stemming from its faulty design.
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