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Syria Authorities Name Sharaa Interim President: State Media

Syria's new authorities appointed Ahmed al-Sharaa as interim president after he took the helm following Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month.

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Dassault Rolls Out UAE’s First Rafale F4 Fighter Jet

Dassault has unveiled the UAE's first F4 Rafale fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 2021 agreement with the French manufacturer.

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Israel, Hamas Poised for Third Hostage-Prisoner Exchange

Israel and Hamas set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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EU Warns Russia of Sanctions Over Any Attack in Space

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc could apply sanctions against any attacks in space, pointing to hostile actions by Russia.

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Franco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development.

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Israeli Firm Unveils Portable Counter Drone Solution With Assault Rifle

Israeli sighting specialist Smartshooter has unveiled a portable counter-drone system with an assault rifle as the effector.

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Poland Buys Over 200 AGM-88G Anti-Radiation Missiles From US

The Polish government has signed an agreement with the US to procure over 200 AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles.

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British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

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US Sends 90 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia.

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Iran Unveils ‘Gaza’ Super-Heavy Drone, Said to Have 1,000 Km Range

Iran has unveiled a massive, heavy-duty drone with a 22-meter wingspan, reportedly capable of flying up to 4,000 kilometers.

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