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Lockheed Martin to Upgrade US Air Force C-5M Cargo Plane

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $34.7 million contract to perform upgrades on the C-5M Super Galaxy cargo jets of the US Air Force.

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Fierce Fighting Underway at Key Border Town in Central Mali

Malian forces have launched a bid to recapture a jihadist-held town in a region where hundreds of civilians have died in the past few months.

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Northrop Grumman Developing Turbojet-Powered Loitering Munition

Northrop Grumman is developing a turbojet-powered loitering munition in association with unmanned aircraft manufacturer AeroVironment.

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Turkey Unveils Indigenous Kamikaze Drone

Turkey unveiled the Kargi indigenous loitering munition at the recent EFES-2022 military drill, Daily Sabah has reported.

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Germany Ready to Send More Troops to Lithuania: Scholz

Germany is ready to deploy more troops to Lithuania, Chancellor Scholz said during a visit in response to requests from the Baltics.

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Ukrainian Troops May Have to Retreat From Severodonetsk: Governor

Ukrainian troops may have to retreat from Severodonetsk which is being shelled by Russian troops "24 hours a day," the regional governor said.

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Cambodia, China Deny Naval Base Reports as Australia Voices Concern

Cambodia and Beijing denied a report that they are building a secret naval facility for the Chinese fleet.

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Lake Chad Force Says Over 800 Jihadists Killed

A multinational force with troops from Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad said it had killed over 800 jihadists in the Lake Chad region.

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US Service Member ‘Possible Suspect’ in Syria Insider Attack: Report

The US Department of Defense is investigating whether a service member carried out an attack on a US base in Syria two months ago, injuring four servicemen.

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Japan Plans Armed Wingman Drone Development With US: Report

Japan is reportedly planning to co-develop an armed unmanned aerial vehicle with the US to fly alongside manned aircraft.

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