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Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence is planning to order 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks from defense firm KNDS.

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Saab Introduces Giraffe 1X Compact Radar Module

Saab introduced a new compact radar module for its Giraffe 1X multi-mission radar during the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition in Paris.

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France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones

The French Army is boosting the reconnaissance capabilities of its artillery units with the acquisition of Delair’s DT46 long-range drones.

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Boeing to Launch Engineering Center in Florida

Boeing has revealed the construction of a new engineering center in Daytona Beach to boost support for military aircraft programs.

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Russia Moving Military Assets Near Civilians to Avoid Ukraine Strikes: Intel

The Russian military is now likely placing more strategic assets near civilian areas to prevent Ukraine from attacking them with long-range missiles.

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Oshkosh to Supply Medium Equipment Trailers for US Army

Oshkosh Defense has received a $27.3-million contract to deliver 57 medium equipment trailers for the US Army.

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US Navy Lays Keel of Sixth John Lewis Oiler Ship

The US Navy has laid the keel of the sixth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler at a General Dynamics NASSCO facility in San Diego.

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Gaza Officials Say Israeli Strike Kills 10 Relatives of Hamas Chief

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli air strike killed 10 family members of Hamas' Qatar-based chief Ismail Haniyeh, including his sister.

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Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype

Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 rotorcraft prototype.

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Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery fleet.

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