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SAIC Wins Taiwanese MK-48 Torpedo Modification Contract

SAIC has been awarded a $123 million contract to modify the Taiwanese Navy’s MK-48 Mod 7 torpedoes.

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Russia to Resume Sub-Launched Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Tests in 2024

Russia has announced that submarine flight development tests of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile will resume in 2024.

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Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget

Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.

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Saab Begins Gripen E Fighter Deliveries to Brazil, Sweden

Saab has announced the serial production of the Gripen E fighter, presenting six aircraft to be delivered to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

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43 Killed in Clashes in Sudan’s Restive Darfur: UN

At least 43 people have been killed in days of fighting between herders in Sudan's western Darfur region.

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Northrop Demonstrates Mini-CNI System

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its mini-communications, navigation, and identification system for use in supporting US Army.

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Second US Delegation Visits Taiwan This Month

A group of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan, the second such delegation this month.

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Saab Launches High-Mast Giraffe 4A AESA Radar 

Swedish defense giant Saab has launched a high-mast solution for its Giraffe 4A active electronically scanned array radar.

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Rheinmetall to Acquire German Drone Manufacturer EMT

Defense and technology firm Rheinmetall has announced that it is acquiring fellow German company and drone manufacturer EMT.

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Three Soldiers, 11 Jihadists Killed in Burkina: Army

Three soldiers and 11 suspected jihadists were killed when an army unit came under fire in northern Burkina Faso, the military said on Thursday.

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