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Mali Jihadists Claim to Capture Fighter With Russia’s Wagner

A jihadist group in Mali claimed to have captured a fighter from the Kremlin-linked Wagner mercenary group.

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Thales Finishes Production of 1,000 Hawkei Military Vehicles for Australia

Thales has completed the development of 1,000 Hawkei protected mobility vehicles – light for the Australian armed forces.

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US Army Fields Modernized Bradley Fighting Vehicles

The US Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team has completed maintenance and training on the modernized M2A4 Bradley fighting vehicle.

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Raytheon Installs First Nuclear Comms System for US Air Force 

Raytheon has completed the installation of its first global ASNT system to upgrade the command and control capabilities of the US Air Force nuclear bomber fleet.

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KTG Secures Additional Investment for Kraken K50 

UK-based Kraken Technology Group has secured additional investment to develop its K50 precision engagement craft.

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Russia Using German, French Weapons Against Ukraine: Report

Russia has reportedly been using high-powered weapons from France, Germany, and other European Union nations during its invasion of Ukraine.

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Canada Purchases ‘King Air’ Spy Planes for $247 Million

Canada is acquiring three spy planes under a US foreign military sales agreement to boost its aerial surveillance capabilities.

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Russia Shoots Down Two Ukrainian Drones Near Border: Governor

Russian forces shot down two Ukrainian drones near the border overnight, a regional governor said.

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Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

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India Launches Sixth Scorpene-Class Submarine 

India has launched its last of six Scorpene-class submarines, the INS Vagsheer, in Mumbai, the navy announced last week.

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