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US Army Awards Leidos $191 Million Software Modernization Contract

The US Army has awarded Leidos a $191-million contract for integrated lifecycle software and management solutions. 

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Russia Developing FPV Drone Swarm Capability as Ukraine Advances

A Russian drone developer is working on a first-person view drone swarm capability as Ukraine already deployed it earlier this year.

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L3Harris Demos Robotic, Mobile Short-Range Air Defense System

American defense technology company L3Harris demonstrated a robotic, mobile, short-range air defense capability at Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

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Indian Soldier, Suspected Rebel Killed in Kashmir Clashes

Soldiers in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir battled insurgents, with a captain and a suspected rebel killed in clashes in the disputed territory.

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US Army Unveils Student-Built ‘Deep Orange 15’ Autonomous Rescue Vehicle

The US Army has unveiled its futuristic “Deep Orange 15” ground rescue vehicle with semi-autonomous features.

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AUKUS Nations Test AI-Enabled Drones Against Ground Targets

The AUKUS alliance of Australia, the UK, and the US has announced the successful maiden trial of its artificial intelligence-enabled drones in a “real-time military environment.”

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Canada to Face Icy Challenges Operating Reaper Drones in Arctic: Report

The Canadian military will be confronted with significant challenges when it begins operating its upcoming MQ-9B Reaper drones in the Arctic.

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Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism

Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.

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Boeing, Anduril to Join US Army’s Second Cruise Missile Interceptor Program

Boeing and Anduril have expressed interest in joining a new US Army program aimed at developing a second supersonic cruise missile interceptor.

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Myanmar Military Denies Junta Chief Detained by Generals

Myanmar's military said rumors that top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were "propaganda" spread by "traitors."

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