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Latvia to Send Military Weapons to Ukraine

Latvia's defense minister has announced that the country will provide several high-powered military weapons to Ukraine.

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India Begins Rafale Carrier-Based Flight Trials 

The Indian Navy is ready to flight-test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale aircraft for its upcoming 40,000-ton carrier. 

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Taiwan Troops Simulate Urban Warfare With China

Taiwanese troops and armored vehicles were deployed for a mock urban street battle in the latest drill preparing forces against China.

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Lockheed to Produce 105 Additional F-35 Fighters for US Military

Lockheed Martin has received an $847 million order to produce more than 100 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the US military.

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China’s Xi Orders Creation of Elite Force to ‘Fight, Win Wars’

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a new military order to create an elite force that can “fight and win wars.”

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US Navy Upgrades Growler Electronics Jammer Contract

The US Navy has modified a Raytheon contract to deliver five Next-Generation Jammer-Mid Band pods for the EA-18G Growler aircraft.

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Finland Buys Sako M23 Rifles to Replace Soviet-Era Snipers

Finland has signed a contract for a new rifle system in a bid to increase the precision and range of its infantry.

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Japan Seeks Restrictions on US Troops After Virus Surge

Japan urged the US to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a surge in COVID cases.

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Japan, Australia Sign Defense Treaty With Eyes on China

Japan and Australia signed a "landmark" treaty to strengthen defense ties.

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North Korea Says It Tested Hypersonic Missile

North Korea has successfully tested a hypersonic missile, state media reported Thursday, in the first major weapons test this year.

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