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Britain, France Strike Deal to Develop New Missiles

Britain and France signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles.

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Landmine Kills Four Security Personnel in Central Nigeria

Four security personnel were killed and one critically injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in central Nigeria's Niger state.

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Taliban Aiming to Create ‘Grand Army’ for Afghanistan

The Taliban are creating a "grand army" for Afghanistan that will include officers and troops who served the old regime.

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Morocco Creates New Military Zone Along Algeria Border

Morocco has established a new military zone bordering Algeria amid mounting tensions between the two North African countries.

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Putin Orders Russian Military to Act as ‘Peacekeepers’ in Ukraine Regions

President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russia's military to "maintain peace" in two breakaway regions of Ukraine.

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General Dynamics, GM Defense Join Forces for US Bradley Replacement

General Dynamics has joined forces with GM Defense to design and develop an optionally manned fighting vehicle for the US Army.

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US OKs Potential $6B Sale of M1A2 Abrams Tanks to Poland

The US has approved the potential $6 billion sale of 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams advanced main battle tanks to Poland.

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India Showcases Tejas Jet at Singapore Air Show 

India showcased its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft at the Singapore Air Show with an eye toward the indigenous jet’s export potential.

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Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean

Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.

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Indian Destroyer Test-Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

The Indian Navy test-fired its supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from the stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam.

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