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Embraer to Supply Super Tucano Combat Aircraft to Uruguayan Air Force

Embraer has received a contract to deliver up to six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force.

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Philippines Says China ‘Biggest Disruptor’ of Peace in Southeast Asia

China is the "biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia, the Philippine defense chief said, as tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea escalate.

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Poland Says Ukraine-Bound Russian Shahed Drone Likely Entered Airspace

Poland's army said the country's airspace was violated probably by a drone after deadly Russian strikes battered Ukraine.

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BAE to Upgrade F-15EX, F/A-18E/F Flight Control Computers

Boeing has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade the fly-by-wire flight control computers of the F-15EX Eagle II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets.

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On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan Evacuation

The US military needs to prioritize developing and integrating non-lethal weapons to better manage complex and ambiguous combat situations like the 2021 airlift at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

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Norway Approves Nammo License Transfer to Produce Artillery Ammo in Ukraine

The Norwegian government has approved the transfer of Nammo defense technology to a Ukrainian firm for the production of 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine.

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Japan Scrambles Jets After Chinese Aircraft ‘Violates’ Airspace

Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.

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Denmark Finalizes $1.5 Billion Procurement of Over 100 CV90 IFVs 

Denmark has finalized the procurement of over 100 CV9035 MKIIIC infantry fighting vehicles for the Danish Armed Forces.

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US Approves Anti-Sub Warfare Sonobuoys for Indian Helicopters

The US State Department has approved the sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India for an estimated $52.8 million.

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Gunmen Kill 39 in ‘Coordinated’ Attacks in Southwest Pakistan

Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan that targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.

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