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Milrem Unveils New THeMIS Drone Factory in Estonia

Milrem Robotics has opened a new Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System production facility in Tallinn, Estonia.

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CAE Secures Support Contract for Canada’s SkyGuardian Drones

CAE has signed a contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones.

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Sweden Begins Procurement of Four Military Tugboats

Sweden has begun the acquisition of four new harbor tugs for the armed forces as part of an effort to expand the military’s transport capabilities.

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British Army Mulls Recruiting People With Autism, Mental Health Issues

To address its continuing recruitment crisis, the British Army is considering enlisting those with autism or a previous mental health diagnosis.

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US Navy Reopens Undersea Laboratory Pier in Bahamas

The US Navy has inaugurated a refitted small-craft pier on the Bahamas to further support deep water innovations and simulations for the agency.

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UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

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Berlin Allows Ukraine to Fire German Weapons at Targets in Russi

Germany has given Ukraine permission to fire German-delivered weapons at targets in Russia, Chancellor Scholz's spokesman said, matching a move by the US.

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M23 Rebels Close in on Another Town in East DR Congo

Civilians were fleeing as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels closed in on another strategic town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources said.

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US, UK Air Strikes on Yemen Kill at Least 16: Houthi TV

The US and Britain carried out air strikes on Yemen in what they said was a bid to degrade Iran-backed rebels' maritime attack capabilities, with Houthi media reporting 16 killed.

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NY Startup Receives Funding for ‘Handheld Iron Dome’ Anti-Drone System

ZeroMark has secured $7 million in seed funding to advance the development of its handheld counter-drone technology based on Israel’s Iron Dome.

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