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Israel to Acquire American CH-53 Helicopters for $2.4 Billion

Israel has approved a $2.4 billion agreement to acquire CH-53k heavy-lift helicopters from Lockheed Martin.

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Ethiopia PM Claims War Gains, Urges Rebels to ‘Surrender’

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged Tigrayan rebels to surrender, claiming government forces were nearing victory.

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NATO Eyes Russia’s Ukraine Buildup Amid Invasion Fears

NATO foreign ministers will meet to discuss how to counter a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.

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Pentagon Plans Stronger US Posture Toward China, Russia

The US military will reinforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining forces in the Middle East.

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Russia Upgrading MiG-31 Fighter-Interceptor Aircraft

Russia is upgrading its MiG-31 high-altitude fighter-interceptor aircraft to provide better combat response capabilities.

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Naval Group Displays France’s Second Barracuda Class Nuclear Sub

Shipbuilding company Naval Group has rolled out the French Navy's new Duguay-Trouin S636 nuclear-powered attack submarine.

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UK Unveils ‘Future Soldier’ Military Modernization Plan

British defense secretary Ben Wallace has announced that the UK will reorganize its military to address next-generation threats.

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China Upgrades Cold-Resistant Clothing for Border Defense

China is upgrading its cold-resistant clothing and equipment to support border defense troops deployed in high-altitude regions.

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Russia Says Latest Zircon Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Russia said it had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile.

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Sanctioning India Over S-400 Purchase Will Spark Blowback: US Think Tank

As Russia begins delivering the S-400 missile defense system to India, an American think tank has warned that US sanctions against New Delhi could lead to blowback between the two allies.

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