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Russia to Upgrade Su-30SM Jet, S-550 Missile Defense System

Rostec will be upgrading the Su-30SM combat aircraft and S-350 medium-range air-defense missile system.

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France Boosts Space Surveillance With Satellites Launch

France on Tuesday boosted its space surveillance capabilities with the launch of three electromagnetic-monitoring military satellites.

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UAE Shows Interest in Russia’s ‘Checkmate’ Fighter

The chief of Russian defense corporation Rostec revealed that the UAE has shown interest in its fifth-generation Su-75 Checkmate fighter developed by Sukhoi.

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Turkey’s Baykar to Provide More Combat Drones to Ukraine

Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Defence will supply more Bayraktar TB2 combat drones to the Ukrainian armed forces.

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XTEND Raises $20M for AR/AI-Powered Drone Operating System

Israeli drone developer XTEND has raised $20 million in initial funding to ramp up production of its augmented reality and artificial intelligence-powered drone operating system.

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Upgraded Patriot Missile Achieves Key Milestone

Lockheed Martin's upgraded Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor demonstrated integration with the US Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System.

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Ugandan Capital Hit by Twin Explosions in ‘Attack’

Two explosions hit Uganda's capital Kampala, injuring a number of people in what police termed an attack on the city.

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India Receives Initial Russian S-400s Amid US Opposition

India is set to take delivery of its first Russian S-400 anti-aircraft surface-to-air missile systems next month despite strong US opposition.

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US Slams Russia for ‘Irresponsible’ Space Missile Test

The United States denounced Russia for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile strike.

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New Carnage Leaves Dozens Dead Across Eastern DR Congo

New carnage in the troubled east of DR Congo has seen dozens killed in recent days.

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