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Ukraine to Replace Soviet-Era Vehicles With New 4x4s

Privately-owned defense company Ukrainian Armor has unveiled a new 4x4 off-road vehicle to replace the country’s Soviet-era UAZ-496 jeep.

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India Signs Contract With Bharat for Naval Anti-Drone System

The Indian Navy signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited to supply the country’s first domestically-made naval anti-drone system.

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Taiwan to Upgrade Warship and Aircraft Missiles

Taiwan has put forth plans to upgrade naval and air force missile systems in the coming years.

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In Afghanistan’s Panjshir, Anti-Taliban Forces Fight On

The Taliban called on the holdout bastion of the Panjshir Valley to lay down their arms, as resistance fighters said they had repulsed heavy attacks.

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Turkish Shipyard Develops Autonomous Anti-Submarine Craft

Turkey’s Ares Shipyard has finished designing an autonomous anti-submarine warfare vehicle to begin mass production this year.

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Five Missing as US Navy Helicopter Crashes off California Coast

Search and rescue operations were underway for five crew members missing after a US Navy helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of California.

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17 People Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks

At least 17 people, including a soldier and aid worker, were killed by Islamic State-aligned jihadists in northeast Nigeria's Borno state.

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China, South Korea Military Relations ‘Restored’: Report

After more than three years, it seems that China and South Korea have mended their military relationship.

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Russia to Boost Firepower of Aging T-80 Tank

Russian defense firm Uralvagonzavod Group has unveiled its plan to upgrade the country’s T-80BVM main battle tank, an upgraded version of the T-80 tanks.

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UK Asked to Include Afghan Special Forces in British Army

Voices are growing in the UK to accommodate Afghan Special Forces personnel into the British Army.

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