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Russia Troops Trying to Storm Key East Ukraine City: Official

Russian forces have almost encircled Severodonetsk, the easternmost city in Ukraine held by Kyiv, and are trying to storm it.

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Romania to Produce SkyCeptor Interceptor Missiles for Patriot

Romarm and subsidiary Electromecanica Ploiesti have signed an agreement with Raytheon to manufacture SkyCeptor interceptor missiles.

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Saudi-Led Coalition Frees Yemen Rebels in Peace Gesture

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents announced it was freeing a batch of rebel prisoners.

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Ambushes Leave 11 Dead in Burkina Faso: Army

Seven soldiers and four back-up troops have been killed in two ambushes in Burkina Faso's troubled north, the army said. 

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Germany to Send Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

Germany will send seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, ramping up deliveries of heavy weapons to help Kyiv battle Russia's invasion.

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NATO Eyes ‘Heightened Presence’ Around Sweden, Baltic

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance could heighten its presence around Sweden and the Baltic Sea.

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Israel Launches Manhunt After Attack Kills Three

Israeli forces launched a manhunt for attackers who killed three people as the country marked the anniversary of its founding.

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ASRAAM Block 6 Missile Achieves Initial Operating Capability

The most recent version of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile has achieved Initial Operating Capability.

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UK Orders Rheinmetall Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles

The British Ministry of Defence has ordered seven Rheinmetall Mission Master autonomous unmanned ground vehicles to assess their effectiveness operating with ground troops.

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Thales Acquires RUAG Simulation & Training

French aerospace firm Thales has completed the acquisition of RUAG Simulation and Training for 90 million euros or $95.4 million.

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