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US Navy Awards Raytheon $71M Sensor Upgrade Contract

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $71.4 million contract to upgrade sensor hardware and software for its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.

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British Army Deploys Next-Gen Sky Sabre Air Defense System

The UK's next-generation Sky Sabre air defense system has entered service to replace the country’s aging Rapier surface-to-air missiles.

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Ethiopia Government Claims Recapture of Key Towns

Ethiopia's government said it had recaptured two strategic towns from rebel fighters.

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Israel Strike Targets Iran Weapons in Syria Port: Monitor

An Israeli air strike hit a shipment of Iranian weapons in the Syrian port of Latakia.

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Saudi Strikes Sanaa After Yemen Houthis Fire Missile: Official Media

Saudi Arabia launched overnight air raids against targets in Yemen in retaliation for a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.

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Russia Deploys Missile Defense System to Japan-Claimed Island

Russia has revealed that its Bastion anti-ship missile systems have been deployed on the Kuril Islands, a territory also claimed by Japan.

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Taiwan to Fit Armored Vehicles With Upgraded Assault Guns

The Taiwanese military will begin to integrate 105-millimeter assault guns onto the country’s Clouded Leopard armored vehicles next month.

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China Completes Mine-Laying Drill in South China Sea

China has successfully conducted island-bombing and mine-laying exercises in the South China Sea using its advanced H-6J bomber.

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US Commits Additional $316M for BAE Anti-Jamming Device

The US has awarded BAE Systems an additional $316 million to supply military-code global positioning system receiver technology.

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Four Iraqi Kurdish Fighters Killed in Attack Blamed on IS

Four Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters were killed in an attack blamed on the Islamic State group.

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