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Turkish Bayraktar Drone Fires Laser-Guided Missile During Trial

Turkey’s landmark Bayraktar Akinci attack drone successfully fired a new laser-guided missile in a recent trial.

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27 Killed in Two Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, sources said.

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Japan Protests Chinese Navy Sailing Near Disputed Islands

Japan lodged a protest with China over a Chinese naval vessel sailing near disputed islands, a Japanese official said.

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Russia Claims Ukraine’s Lysychansk, Entire Lugansk Region

Russia's defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, said Moscow's forces have taken the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk.

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Australia PM Pledges Military Aid on Kyiv Visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged further military support to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and drones.

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UK Probes Hacking of Army’s Twitter, YouTube Accounts

British officials have launched an investigation after hackers took control of the armed forces Twitter and YouTube accounts.

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Greece Approves Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Procurement

The Greek parliamentary committee on weapons and arms has approved the acquisition of 50 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

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RAF Upgrades Command and Control System to Defeat Hostile Aircraft

The Royal Air Force has installed a new command and control system for early detection and response to potential hostile aircraft.

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IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West

IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered.

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Poland Buys 32 Attack Helicopters From Italy’s Leonardo

Poland, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, will buy 32 AW149 multi-role military helicopters worth $1.83 billion from Italian arms company Leonardo.

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