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US, Morocco Launch Vast Military Exercise

The US and Morocco launched the vast annual "African Lion" military exercise, amid tensions between the North African kingdom and Algeria.

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Ukraine Mechanics Turn Rally Cars Into ‘Combat Buggies’

Mechanics in southern Ukraine are turning rally cars into vehicles that can be used to fight Russian troops on the frontline.

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US, Marshall Islands Eye New Security Deal by Year End

The US and the Marshall Islands hope to reach a security deal before the end of the year, as Washington tries to counter growing Chinese influence in the region.

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Witnesses Accuse Rebels of Killing Hundreds in Ethiopia

Hundreds of people belonging to the Amhara ethnic group were killed by rebels in Ethiopia's Oromia region over the weekend, survivors said Monday.

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Australia Sends Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

Australia has sent the first four of a planned 14 M113AS4 Armored Personnel Carriers being donated to Ukraine.

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Elbit Systems Introduces New Air-to-Surface Range Extension

Israel-based Elbit Systems has unveiled its latest Range Extension & Smart Tail kit for air-to-surface warheads.

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Intercepted Call Reveals Russian Frustration Over Defective Equipment

An intercepted conversation among Russian soldiers revealed their frustration over defective military equipment.

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IS Syria Ambush Kills 15 Pro-Regime Fighters: Monitor

A jihadist ambush on a bus in remote eastern Syria left at least 15 pro-government fighters dead.

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US Conducts ‘Largest’ Cyber Defense Exercise

The US Department of Defense has conducted the country’s “largest” unclassified cyber defense exercise involving American cyber specialists.

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Sweden Procures Additional Archer 155-mm Howitzers

Sweden has signed a letter of intent to procure 24 additional Archer 155-millimeter mobile howitzers from BAE Systems Bofors.

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