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Iraqi Soldier Killed in Clashes With Yazidi Fighters

An Iraqi soldier was killed and two others were injured in clashes with Yazidi fighters in the northern region of Sinjar.

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Russia’s Top General Gerasimov Visited Donbas Front: Pentagon

Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, visited the Donbas front in the Ukraine war last week, a Pentagon official said, but reports that he was injured in a Ukrainian attack could not be confirmed.

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French Navy Launches New Class of Logistic Support Ships

French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique has launched the first of four vessels of the country navy's new logistic support Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force ships.

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Mali’s Junta Breaks off From Defense Accords With France

Mali's ruling junta is breaking off from its defense accords with former colonial ruler France, condemning "flagrant violations" of its national sovereignty by the French troops there.

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Blighter to Develop UGV Tactical Radars for NATO Customer

Blighter has clinched a contract from a NATO customer to develop a tactical radar that can be mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle.

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Thales, CS Group to Build PARADE Drone Countermeasure for France

The French defense procurement agency has selected Thales and CS Group to develop a drone countermeasures system.

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Russia Struggles to Turn Black Sea Rule Into Amphibious Attack

Russia may rule the Black Sea but any amphibious assault on the Ukrainian coast is risky while Kyiv's missiles threaten to destroy Russian ships.

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Boeing Unveils T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer for US Air Force

Boeing has unveiled its first of 351 T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft for the US Air Force as part of a $9.2 billion contract.

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US Air Force Tests New Ship-Killing Smart Bomb

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has demonstrated a new low-cost, ship-killing smart bomb in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Ignoring Putin’s Threats, US Boosts Support for Ukraine

Washington is choosing to ignore Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear arms and instead is openly testing the Russian leader's limits.

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