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Ukrainian Forces Pushed Back From Center of Severodonetsk: Kyiv

Ukraine said its forces have been pushed back from the center of the eastern city of Severodonetsk.

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At Least Six Killed in Burkina Suspected Jihadist Attacks

At least six people were killed in northern Burkina Faso in several attacks attributed to jihadists, local and military sources said.

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Russian Strike Wounds at Least 22 in West Ukraine: Governor

At least 22 people were wounded when Russia struck the western Ukrainian town of Chortkiv, the regional governor said.

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North Korea Fires Suspected Artillery: Seoul

North Korea fired a series of artillery shots, days after leader Kim Jong Un vowed to use "power for power" to defend the country's sovereignty.

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UK to Develop Hypersonic Weapons Demonstrator

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to develop a new weapons demonstrator that can operate at hypersonic speed.

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US Air Force Taps BlueHalo to Build Virtual Directed Energy Range

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a 10-year contract to BlueHalo to build a directed energy simulation range.

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Taiwan to Deploy ‘Bee Eye’ Radars Near Chinese Mainland

The Taiwanese armed forces will deploy their indigenous Bee Eye radars next year to improve surveillance and defense capabilities.

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Ukraine Converts Sedan Into Machine Gun-Toting Tactical Vehicle

The Ukrainian military appears to have converted a Soviet-era sedan into a machine gun-toting tactical vehicle amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

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China Will ‘Not Hesitate to Start War’ Over Taiwan, Beijing Tells US

Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" if Taiwan declares independence, China's defense minister warned his US counterpart.

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For Pakistan, Ties With Israel Are the Way Forward

Despite severe domestic constraints, diplomatic ties with Israel are in the national interests of Pakistan.

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