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General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force

The UK Royal Air Force has accepted its second MQ-9B Protector from General Atomics at Waddington station in Lincoln.

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US Approves $2.8B Aircraft Logistics Support Sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of system logistics and sustainment support to Saudi Arabia.

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Non-Lethal Weapons Could Help Israel and the US in Future Urban Combat

Hamas’ practice of holding hostages in hospitals and schools has highlighted the need for Israel and other Western militaries to develop advanced non-lethal weapons.

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Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills 20

An attack in eastern DR Congo has killed some 20 people, local sources said, blaming militants affiliated with the Islamic State group.

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Kyiv to Get Dutch, Danish Leopard 2 Tanks by Summer

The Netherlands and Denmark will deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine "before the end of summer," saying Kyiv "urgently" needed more military support.

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Mali Army Fights Separatists on Algeria Border: Spokesman

Mali troops and their Russian allies battled separatist rebels near the border with Algeria, a spokesman for the rebels and a witness said.

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Rockets Launched at Bases Hosting US Troops in Iraq and Syria

Several rockets were launched against bases hosting troops from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, security officials and a war monitor said. 

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Lockheed Taps Spanish Firms for SPY-7 Radar Production

Lockheed Martin has requested a trio of Spanish firms supply AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar components for the F-110 frigate fleet.

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UK Orders Lightweight Multirole Missiles From Thales

The UK has placed an order for “a significant number” of Lightweight Multirole Missiles from French defense firm Thales.

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UK, US, S.Korea Warn of N.Korea Cyber Op to Steal Military, Nuclear Secrets

Britain, the US, and South Korea issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions.

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