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Israeli Strikes in Southern Syria

Israeli tanks fired on suspects along the Syrian border in the Golan Heights after they were detected near its forces, the military said.

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Russia-Led Alliance to Send Forces to Unrest-Hit Kazakhstan

A Russia-led military alliance will send peacekeeping forces to "stabilize" Kazakhstan, blaming mass protests that have plunged the country into chaos on "outside interference."

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Japan to Develop Railgun Counter-Hypersonic Weapon

The Japanese government has set aside $56 million to develop a railgun-based counter-hypersonic weapon system.

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India Launches Indigenous Nuclear Submarine 

India launched its third Arihant-class submersible ballistic nuclear submarine in November last year.

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US Marines Seeking New Counter-Drone Tech

The US Marine Corps has issued a request for information for new technology to prevent enemy drones from attacking military assets.

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UK Firm to Provide Surveillance Training to Latvian Air Force

The Latvian Air Force has contracted Inzpire Limited to deliver a five-week intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training.

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Taliban Order Shop Owners to Behead Mannequins

The Taliban have ordered shop owners in Afghanistan to cut off the heads of mannequins, insisting the human figures violate Islamic law.

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Thailand to Purchase F-35 Stealth Fighters

The Royal Thai Air Force plans to procure eight F-35 stealth fighters to replace its aging fleet of combat aircraft.

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Elbit to Provide Self-Protection Suite for UAE A330 Aircraft

Elbit Systems announced that its UAE subsidiary has won a $53 million contract to integrate a self-protection suite into the A330 aircraft.

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NATO Foreign Ministers to Hold Emergency Talks on Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers will hold an emergency videoconference to discuss Russia's military build-up around Ukraine.

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