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BAE Systems’ Robotic Combat Vehicle Fires Laser-Guided Rockets

BAE Systems has demonstrated the integration of its laser-guided rockets into a robotic combat vehicle.

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Indian Army Orders High Altitude Weapon Locating Radar

The Indian Army has awarded state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited an estimated $50 million contract for six Weapon Locating Radars optimized for high altitude.

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Russia Says Leaving Ukraine’s Snake Island

Russia said it had pulled its forces from Ukraine's Snake Island, calling it a "goodwill gesture" to allow Kyiv to export agricultural products. 

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7 Killed in Car Bomb in Yemen’s Aden

At least seven people were killed in a car bomb blast targeting the convoy of a security official in Yemen's Aden, security sources said.

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Putin Denies Russian Responsibility for Kremenchuk Strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow's forces were responsible for a strike on a crowded shopping center in Kremenchuk.

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UN Mission to Mali Extended, but Without French Air Support

The UN Security Council agreed to extend a peacekeeping mission in Mali another year — but without French air support as in the past.

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Britain Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine

Britain pledged another $1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including air-defense systems and drones.

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Biden Reasserts ‘Unshakeable’ US Backing for Japan, S.Korea

President Joe Biden reasserted the US' "unshakeable" pledge to defend Japan and South Korea after meeting the leaders of both allies.

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Make Operation Nickel Grass and Flying Tigers Models for Support of Ukraine

Rather than allow Ukraine to lapse into another forever war, the US should pull out the stops as was done during the Yom Kippur War.

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Czech Republic Likely to Replace Gripen Fleet With F-35: Report

America’s F-35 is the frontrunner to replace the Czech Republic’s fleet of 14 leased Gripen fighter aircraft.

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