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NATO Members Call for Response to Stray Russian Drones

Defense ministers from NATO's eastern flank called for a collective response to repeated violations of their airspace by Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukraine.

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Chinese Navy Sailed Between Japanese Islands Near Taiwan: Tokyo

A Chinese aircraft carrier and two other naval ships sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan, Japan's military said.

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At Least 12 Soldiers Killed in Niger Attacks: Army

A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30 others, the army announced on state-run television.

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Putin to Boost Troop Numbers to 1.5 Million Active Soldiers

Russian President Putin said he had ordered, earlier this week, a boost of Moscow's army to 1.5 million active soldiers to ensure a well-trained military.

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Fighting in Ethiopia’s Restive Amhara Kills at Least Nine

A clash between the Ethiopian army and rebels in a restive northwestern region has killed at least nine people, mostly civilians, local official said.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah in Disarray After Second Wave of Device Blasts

Nine people were killed and over 300 wounded when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up.

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Will Budget Cuts Compromise the US Air Force’s Air Superiority?

Without a focus on air superiority, the US risks losing its strategic advantage, undermining joint military operations, and ceding air control to adversaries.

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Canadian Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Conduct N. Korean Sanction Monitoring

Canada has announced its plan to send a CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol detachment to Japan in response to North Korea's illicit activities.

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Italy to Buy 25 Additional F-35s for Over $7 Billion

The Italian government has budgeted a total of 7 billion euros ($7.79 billion) for the acquisition of 25 additional F-35 fighter jets in 2024.

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Kongsberg to Produce NSM, JSM Missiles at Virginia Facility

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is building a new missile production facility in the US to cater to rising global demand amid conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

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