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US Navy Awards General Dynamics $314 Million Columbia Sub Contract

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $313.9 million Columbia Integrated Product and Process contract modification.

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North Korea Testing ‘Nuclear Detonation Device:’ Seoul

North Korea has trialed a "nuclear detonation device," a South Korean official said, adding that a nuclear test could be imminent.

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West Lacking ‘Unity’ Over Ukraine War, Zelensky Says at Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the West remained divided over the extent of its support for Ukraine.

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Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Five Turkish soldiers serving in northern Iraq as part of operations against Kurdish militants were killed, the defense ministry said.

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Fighting Breaks Out Near Eastern DR Congo City of Goma

Fighting erupted near the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, residents and local officials said.

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Russia, SpaceX, and Electronic Warfare: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again

The US DoD can't expect to mimic Starlink’s ESM warriors if they aren’t willing to mimic SpaceX's from and funding, and organizational and staffing perspective.

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Austria to Trial Rheinmetall Counter-Drone System

Austria has awarded Rheinmetall a six-month test and evaluation contract for its counter-small drones system.

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Putin Allies Eye Prolonged Conflict in Ukraine

Top allies of Putin said Moscow was ready for a prolonged conflict in Ukraine in order to achieve the Kremlin's goals.

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German, Polish, US Forces Hold Live-Fire Exercise

US forces in Europe and NATO countries Germany and Poland conducted a live-fire exercise in Poland last week.

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North Korea Fired ‘Suspected Intercontinental Ballistic Missile’: Seoul

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile early Wednesday, Seoul's military said.

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