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Ukraine Suicide Drone Closer to Induction by Year’s-End

Ukrainian arms conglomerate Ukroboronprom wrapped up tests on an attack drone under development recently.

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US Army Tactical Sighting Systems to Receive Next-Gen Sensors

The US Army has awarded Leonardo DRS $39.5 million to provide third-generation forward-looking infrared sensors for tactical sighting systems.

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QinetiQ Acquires New South Wales Firm Air Affairs Australia

UK-based engineering firm QinetiQ has acquired defense aviation service provider Air Affairs Australia.

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Suicide Bombing Kills Indonesian Police Officer, Wounds 10

A suspected Islamic militant suicide bomber killed a police officer and wounded 10 other people in an attack on a police station.

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US Army to Deploy Laser-Equipped Stryker Platoon

The US Army will begin its official deployment of a laser-equipped Stryker armored vehicle platoon next month.

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BAE Clinches $128M US Army M88A2 Armored Vehicle Deal

BAE Systems has been awarded a $128.2-million contract to produce M88A2 HERCULES vehicles for the US Army.

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Leonardo Completes Delivery of NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter to Italy

The Italian Army has received all 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters it ordered from local aerospace firm Leonardo.

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US Proposes Patriot Missile Upgrade for Taiwan: Report

The United States has reportedly proposed an upgrade of Patriot surface-to-air missiles sold to Taiwan in 2010.

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Japan Eyes 56 Percent Increase in Defense Budget Over Five Years

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed ministers to boost the country's defense budget by 56 percent over the next five years.

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South Korea’s Missile Capability Is Faltering. Here’s What It Should Do

South Korea’s missile capabilities are inadequate for the North’s increasingly hostile and sophisticated nuclear arsenal.

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