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UK Launches First Military Satellite

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

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Ukraine Says Struck Second Key Bridge in Russia’s Kursk Region

Ukraine said it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region, seeking to disrupt Moscow's supply routes as Kyiv's unprecedented incursion on Russian soil stretched through its second week.

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Chinese, Philippine Ships Collide Anew Near Hotspot Reef in South China Sea

Chinese and Philippine vessels collided again on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

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Italy Cleared to Buy Six MQ-9 Reaper Drones for $738M

Italy has received US clearance to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones from General Atomics.

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Defense Firms Lining Up for US Army’s ‘IVAS Next’ Competition

Several defense and technology firms are lining up for a new US Army program to develop an improved version of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

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Taiwan Renews Military Modernization Push With Mothballing of Aging Assets

The Taiwanese military is bracing for a massive decommissioning of its aging assets as part of a renewed push to modernize its capabilities.

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CACI to Deliver Intel Expertise for US Army Europe and Africa

CACI has accepted a $239-million task order to provide intelligence analysis and operations support for the US Army Europe and Africa.

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US Air Force Accepts First Midnight eVTOL From Archer Aviation

The US Air Force has received the first Midnight eVTOL aircraft from Archer Aviation as part of a contract signed in 2023.

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Hezbollah Video Appears to Show Its Tunnels, Missiles

Lebanon's Hezbollah released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers, amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel.

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Massachusetts Startup to Manufacture Base Defense Radar for US Air Force

Massachusetts-based MatrixSpace has signed a $1.9-million contract to develop a base defense radar for the US Air Force.

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