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Israel Strikes Gaza After Incendiary Balloon Attacks

Israel launched airstrikes against Gaza after incendiary balloons launched from the strip started fires in the country's south.

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Russia’s ‘Orion’ Drone to Get Electronic Warfare System

Russia’s “Orion” drone is set to be equipped with electronic warfare systems that will increase its capability.

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Leonardo DRS Link-22 SPC Completes Interoperability Testing

The Leonardo DRS Link-22 Signal Processing Controller recently completed its formal interoperability testing.

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Russia to Exhibit New Weapon Systems at Army 2021 Forum

Several Russian defense and aerospace firms will display more than 50 new weapon systems at the Army 2021 forum in Moscow.

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India, Russia Sign Deal for 70,000 AK Rifles

India and Russia finalized a deal for immediate “off-the-shelf procurement” of 70,000 new 7.62×39mm AK 203 rifles.

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Taliban Says ‘Hundreds’ of Fighters Head for Holdout Valley Panjshir

The Taliban said "hundreds" of its fighters were heading to the Panjshir Valley, one of the few parts of Afghanistan not yet controlled by the group.

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Turkish Bombardment Kills Two in Iraq: Local Official

Two civilians were killed in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region by a Turkish army bombardment as forces battled the Kurdistan Workers' Party rebels.

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Nigerian Gunmen Free 15 More Abducted Baptist Students

Gunmen who kidnapped more than 100 students in northwestern Nigeria have released 15 more of the hostages after collecting ransom.

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DoD Cancels 2021 Warrior Games Over Delta Variant

The US Department of Defense has cancelled the 2021 DoD Warrior Games over concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant.

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US Army Wants High-Altitude Jammer That Can Operate at 60,000 Feet

The US Army is seeking to develop a high-altitude jammer that can operate at up to 60,000 feet above ground level.

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