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Denmark Votes on Joining EU’s Common Defense Policy

Traditionally eurosceptic Denmark votes in a referendum on whether to overturn its opt-out on the EU's common defense policy.

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US Sending Himars Multiple Rocket System to Ukraine Military: Official

The US is sending Himars advanced multiple rocket systems to Ukraine, ending speculation over the latest upgrade of military aid to Kyiv.

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India Halves $20B Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft Program: Report

The Indian Air Force is reportedly cutting down its foreign fighter procurement program requirement from 114 to 57 aircraft.

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Gunmen Kill 24 in Anglophone Cameroon, Says Mayor

Twenty-four civilians were killed and 60 wounded in an attack by separatist gunmen in a anglophone region of Cameroon, the local mayor said.

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Russian Forces Control ‘Most’ of East Ukraine’s Severodonetsk: Governor

Russia now controls "most" of eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, the scene of fierce battles for days as the Russian army tries to seize it, the local governor said.

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UK Launches $31M Defense Innovation Fund in Support of Ukraine

The UK has launched a $31.5-million fund to propose innovative “battle-winning” solutions for the Ukrainian armed forces.

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Israel-Made Hermes 900 Drone Crashes in Philippines

The Philippine Air Force has announced that its Israeli-made Hermes 900 drone crashed while performing a functional test flight.

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China Unveils ‘Mothership’ to Launch Drone Swarms

China has launched a gigantic “mothership” to launch swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance operations.

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Saab to Deliver Carl-Gustaf Components to Undisclosed Customer

Swedish defense firm Saab has announced that it received a $65.5 million order for Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle components.

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Bell Textron to Modernize Canadian CH-146 Griffon Helicopters

Bell Textron has been awarded an $800 million contract to modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of 85 CH‑146 Griffon helicopters.

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