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Two Drones Shot Down Targeting Iraq Base: Anti-IS Coalition

Two armed drones targeting an air base in western Iraq were shot down, the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said. 

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US Navy Seeks Combat Helicopter Sensor Networking Capability

The US Navy has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to provide additional sensor networking capability for attack and utility helicopters.

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Raytheon to Upgrade Sea Sparrow Missiles for US Navy, Allies

Raytheon has been awarded a $55 million contract to upgrade the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile used by the US Navy and allied nations.

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China Says US and Russia Must Reduce Stockpiles After Nuclear Statement

China said it will continue to "modernize" its nuclear arsenal and called on the US and Russia to reduce their own stockpiles.

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Iran Detects New ‘Realism’ From West in Nuclear Talks

Iran said it has detected a new "realism" from the West, as further meetings aimed at rescuing an accord on its nuclear program got underway.

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Two Killed in Israeli Military Helicopter Crash: Army

Two Israeli military helicopter pilots were killed and another crew member injured in a crash over the Mediterranean, the army said Tuesday.

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World Powers Make Rare Pledge to Prevent Nuclear Weapons Spread

Five global nuclear powers pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions.

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Yemen Rebels Seize UAE-Flagged Ship as War Escalates Anew

Yemen's war lurched into its latest crisis with Houthi rebels saying they have seized an Emirati-flagged military ship which the Saudi-led coalition insisted was carrying medical supplies.

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Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s F-15 Super Interceptors

Boeing has clinched a contract from the US Air Force to upgrade the Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15MJ Super Interceptor aircraft.

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Israel to Purchase US Military Aircraft for $3.1 Billion

Israel has signed two agreements with the US to purchase 12 CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.

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