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Saudi Arms Producer in Defense Venture With Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arabia's state arms producer signed an agreement Sunday with US contractor Lockheed Martin to form a joint venture, as Washington reviews weapons sales to the kingdom.

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ISWAP Jihadists Overrun Nigerian Army Base as Residents Flee

A jihadist attack in northeast Nigeria has forced many people to flee after Islamic State-affiliated insurgents overran a key army base, military sources and residents said Sunday.

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Taliban ‘Clearly’ Behind Violence in Afghanistan: US

The Taliban are "clearly" responsible for violence in Afghanistan, with civilians and Afghan security forces taking the brunt of the bloodshed, the commander of US forces in the Middle East said.

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Royal Marines Test Experimental Drone Logistics

On recent maneuvers on Cyprus, a group of Royal Marines tested how drones can provide them with enhanced reconnaissance and logistics capabilities on the battlefield.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded US Army Vehicle Protection System Contract  

Lockheed Martin will supply up to 20 Modular Active Protection System base kits to US Army combat vehicles under a contract totaling up to $30 million.

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Turkey Hires Law Firm to Lobby Biden Over F-35 Jets: Report

Turkey has hired an international law firm to help it win back its spot in the US-led F-35 fighter jet program, state media reported on Friday.

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IS Claims Killing of 4 Tunisia Soldiers, Beheading: SITE

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the February 3 killing of four soldiers in a rugged region of central Tunisia, SITE Intelligence Group reported.

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US Seeks Fallback Saudi Bases in Case of Iran Tensions

The US military is looking for fallback bases in Saudi Arabia to prevent its troops deployed there from becoming obvious targets in the event of tensions with Iran, a senior US military official said. 

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Russia’s ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor May Feature Autonomous Electric Heater

Russia-owned tech corporation Rostec announced that its “Sotnik” next generation battle gear may be outfitted with autonomous electric heat systems.

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USAF: Raytheon Counter-Drone Laser System Tested Last Year

The United States Air Force has announced that it last year tested a counter-drone laser weapon system built by Raytheon intended to protect overseas air force bases from small drone and drone swarm threats.

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