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Belarus Buys S-400, Iskander Missiles From Russia: Lukashenko

Belarus strongman Lukashenko said his country bought Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems from Russia.

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USAF to Build $604M F-35 Maintenance Complex at Tyndall

The US Air Force is investing $604 million to construct a maintenance complex and other facilities for the F-35A aircraft at Tyndall Base.

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US Congress Approves $40B for Ukraine

Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the latest tranche of US assistance under President Joe Biden's promise of unwavering support for Kyiv.

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Israel to Hold Military Exercise Simulating Large-Scale Attack on Iran

The Israeli Air Force plans to conduct a military exercise later this month simulating a large-scale strike on Iran.

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Mozambique Approves Tough Anti-Terror Bill

Mozambique's parliament approved a tough new anti-terror law that imposes stiff prison sentences for convicted jihadists.

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DARPA Launches Seaborne Heavy-Lift Aircraft Project

The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency has launched a long-range heavy-lift marine aircraft project.

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Turkey’s Erdogan ‘Determined’ to Block Nordic NATO Bids

Turkey is "determined" to block Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

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Australia Announces $317 Million Loyal Wingman Drone Investment

The Australian government has announced additional funding of 454 million Australian Dollars ($317 million) for the Loyal Wingman program.

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UN Envoy Calls for ‘Readjustment’ of C.Africa Peacekeeping Force

The UN envoy to the Central African Republic called for the "readjustment" of a UN peacekeeping force towards protecting civilians from abuse.

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North Korea ‘Ready for Nuclear Test’ With Biden Due in Seoul

North Korea is ready to conduct a nuclear test, a South Korean lawmaker said, with the US warning it could happen while President Biden is in Seoul.

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