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Australian PM Urges Calm After Solomons Leader Cites ‘Invasion’ Threat

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged a calm response after the Solomon Islands' leader cited an "invasion" threat.

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Germany Considering Long-Range Howitzers for Ukraine: Report

The German government is considering a proposal to send seven Panzerhaubitze 2000 long-range armored howitzers to Ukraine.

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US Army Considering Israel’s Firefly Mini-Drone

The US Army is considering acquiring the Spike FireFly tactical mini-drone developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

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Elbit Systems, KBR to Test Electric Aircraft for UK Military

Israel’s Elbit Systems has forged a partnership with KBR to conduct test flights of an electric aircraft for the UK Ministry of Defence.

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France Backs Out of P-75 Indian Submarine Project

Naval Group announced on Tuesday that it is pulling out of the multimillion-dollar P-75 submarine project for the Indian Navy.

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Indian Army Seeks Mounted Gun For Mountain Warfare

The Indian Army has issued a solicitation for information to procure an unspecified number of indigenous 105 mm/37 caliber mounted gun systems. 

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Jihadists Kill Seven Villagers in Northeast Nigeria

Jihadists attacked a village in northeast Nigeria, killing seven people, shortly after the UN chief arrived in the troubled region.

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Belarus Launches ‘Surprise’ Military Maneuvers

Belarus launched "surprise" military maneuvers to test the reactive capacity of its army.

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Putin Tells Macron West Must Stop Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron the West must stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.

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Russia Developing Upgraded Kalibr Cruise Missile

Russia’s Almaz-Anteya Group is working on developing an “improved version” of the Kalibr cruise missile.

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