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Israel Introduces New Robotic Combat Vehicle

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has unveiled its state-of-the-art armed Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle for reconnaissance missions.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 50 in Burkina Faso

At least 50 civilians died in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, government spokesman Lionel Bilgo said.

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DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of ‘Invasion’ as Rebels Seize Town

The Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of an "invasion" after rebels it says overran a major trading post on the Ugandan border.

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Lithuania to Buy Howitzers From France

Lithuania has agreed to buy 18 howitzers from France as the Baltic country bolsters its arsenal due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Clashes in Sudan’s Darfur Kill More Than 100: Tribal Leader

The latest clashes in Sudan's Darfur region between Arab and non-Arab groups have left more than 100 people killed, a tribal leader said.

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Macron Seeks Bigger Military Budget in ‘War Economy’

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a boost to defense budgets following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Iran Says 2 Military Aerospace Officials Killed in Country

Two Iranian aerospace officials have been "martyred while on mission" in separate incidents inside the country, the armed forces said.

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Ukrainian Forces Pushed Back From Center of Severodonetsk: Kyiv

Ukraine said its forces have been pushed back from the center of the eastern city of Severodonetsk.

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At Least Six Killed in Burkina Suspected Jihadist Attacks

At least six people were killed in northern Burkina Faso in several attacks attributed to jihadists, local and military sources said.

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Russian Strike Wounds at Least 22 in West Ukraine: Governor

At least 22 people were wounded when Russia struck the western Ukrainian town of Chortkiv, the regional governor said.

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