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KTG Secures Additional Investment for Kraken K50 

UK-based Kraken Technology Group has secured additional investment to develop its K50 precision engagement craft.

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Russia Using German, French Weapons Against Ukraine: Report

Russia has reportedly been using high-powered weapons from France, Germany, and other European Union nations during its invasion of Ukraine.

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Canada Purchases ‘King Air’ Spy Planes for $247 Million

Canada is acquiring three spy planes under a US foreign military sales agreement to boost its aerial surveillance capabilities.

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Russia Shoots Down Two Ukrainian Drones Near Border: Governor

Russian forces shot down two Ukrainian drones near the border overnight, a regional governor said.

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Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

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India Launches Sixth Scorpene-Class Submarine 

India has launched its last of six Scorpene-class submarines, the INS Vagsheer, in Mumbai, the navy announced last week.

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US Diplomats to Return to Ukraine as Washington Pledges $700M in Military Aid

United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine after Washington announced $700 million in military aid to Kyiv.

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Israel Retaliates After Projectile Fired From Lebanon: IDF

A projectile was fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, prompting a retaliation, the Israel Defense Forces said.

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Six Soldiers Killed, 20 Injured in Mali ‘Terror’ Attacks

Six soldiers were killed and 20 injured in simultaneous attacks targeting three army bases in central Mali Sunday, the Malian army said.

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Russia Says ‘Ready’ for Truce at Mariupol Plant

Russia said it was ready for a humanitarian ceasefire at Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant.

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