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Ukraine Drone Hit Sets Russian Munitions Depot Ablaze

An overnight Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian munitions depot ablaze in the Voronezh region, near the two countries' shared border, Russian and Ukrainian officials said.

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US Troops Leave Niger Base at Niamey

US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger's capital of Niamey and will fully depart from Agadez in the north before a September 15 deadline set by the country's military rulers.

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Philippines and Japan Sign Key Defense Pact

The Philippines and Japan signed a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

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Australia Buys Precision Loitering Munition Used in Ukraine

The Australian government has announced the acquisition of Switchblade 300 precision loitering munitions from American manufacturer AeroVironment.

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Rwandan Troops Fighting Alongside M23 Rebels in DR Congo: UN Experts

Some 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are fighting alongside the M23 in east DR Congo, said a UN report, which noted that Kigali has "de facto control" of the rebels' operations.

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Hezbollah Targets Israeli Mountain Base in ‘Largest’ Air Attack

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said it launched its "largest" air operation, sending attack drones at a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base.

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NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition

NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.

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Putin Says Taliban ‘Our Allies’ in Fighting Terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Taliban, a banned group in Russia, are Moscow's "allies" in fighting terrorism because they are in control of Afghanistan.

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Mistral Begins Thor Aerial Drone Production in Maryland

Mistral Inc. has started the production of the Thor vertical takeoff and landing mini drone at its Nottingham, Maryland, facility.

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Naval Group Launches Third Belgian-Dutch Minehunter Ship

Naval Group has introduced the third ship of a mine countermeasure vessel program between the Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy.

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