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Ireland Commits $639M to New Military Equipment

Ireland’s defense forces will spend 566 million euros ($639 million) on new military equipment over the next three years.

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UK to Invest $1.9 Billion in Military Space Programs

The United Kingdom has announced a plan to invest $1.9 billion in space-related military technologies over the next 10 years.

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At Least 40 Civilians Killed in DR Congo Machete Attack

At least 40 people were killed when machete-wielding militiamen attacked a site for displaced people in strife-torn eastern DR Congo.

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‘Silent Arrow’ Drones Deliver Cargo in First Foreign Deployment

Yates Electrospace Corporation’s GD-2000 “Silent Arrow” drones have completed an autonomous cargo delivery operation in the Middle East.

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US, NATO Offer Russia Trust-Building Steps: Leaked Docs

Washington and NATO have offered Moscow trust-building measures to defuse the threat of a Russian offensive against Ukraine, leaked documents claim.

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Taiwan to Assemble Indigenous Submarine’s Pressure Hull in June

Taiwan will complete the pressure hull block assembly of its Indigenous Defense Submarine by June this year.

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Egypt Signs $1.7B Deal for South Korean Howitzers

Egypt has signed a $1.66 billion deal for South Korean howitzers, a week after Washington approved a major arms sale to Cairo. 

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US to Send Warship, Fighter Jets to UAE After Yemen Attacks

The US will deploy a guided-missile destroyer and fighter jets to help defend the UAE after a series of missile attacks by Yemeni rebels.

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Ukraine to Bolster Military as Russia Tensions Soar

Ukraine plans to add 100,000 personnel to the armed forces over three years and end obligatory service, as tensions soar with Russia.

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US Army Picks Four Firms to Develop Soldier Energy Solutions

US Army Futures Command has selected four companies to develop lightweight energy solutions for ground soldiers.

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