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Ukraine Says Detained Suspected Russian Spies Searching for F-16 Jets

Ukraine's SBU security service said it had uncovered a network of agents working for Russian military intelligence who tried to find where Ukraine keeps its Western-supplied F-16 jets.

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Ex-Taiwan Leader to Visit China to Foster Cross-Strait Peace

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace," after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.

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Russia Launched ‘Intensive Offensive’ in Kursk With N. Korean Troops: Ukraine

Russia has used North Korean troops at the heart of an "intensive offensive" in its western Kursk region seeking to push out Ukrainian forces.

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Poland Buys MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones for $310 Million

Poland has signed a $310-million procurement agreement with General Atomics for an undisclosed number of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones.

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US Air Force Gears Up for CBRN Warfare

US Air Force’s Tyndall Air Force Base is equipping aircrew with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear gear for enhanced combat readiness.

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Greece to Acquire Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From the US

Greece’s Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA) has approved the acquisition of Switchblade kamikaze drones for the Greek army.

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Myanmar Rebels Say Recapture HQ After Almost 30 Years

A Myanmar ethnic rebel group said on Tuesday it had recaptured its headquarters from the Myanmar military, almost 30 years after it was forced out.

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Ukraine Becomes Latest Country to Possess Laser Weapon: Report

Ukraine has reportedly acquired a laser weapon capable of shooting down low-flying aircraft and drones, making it the latest country to possess such an advanced defense technology. 

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Ukraine Claims Killing of Russian Military’s Chemical Weapons Chief: Security Source

The killing of a senior Russian military official, Igor Kirillov, in Moscow was a "special operation" by Ukraine's SBU security service.

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US Air Force Stations Four Additional KC-135 Stratotankers in Alaska

The US Air Force has assigned four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska, to amplify its aerial refueling capability near the Arctic region.

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