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Virginia SATCOM Firm to Build 5G Anti-Jamming Prototype for DIU

iDirect Government has received a contract to develop a 5G counter-interference prototype for the Defense Innovation Unit.

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DR Congo Launches Offensive Against M23 Rebels in the East

Troops went on the offensive against M23 rebel positions in DR Congo's east, the army announced, as residents reported fighting on several fronts in North Kivu province.

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11 Palestinians Killed in Two-Day Israeli Raid on West Bank

Israeli forces carried out raids in the West Bank city of Jenin for a second day, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in the fighting.

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Netherlands to Send New YPR Infantry Vehicle Fleet to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a new donation of YPR armored vehicles to Ukraine at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Turkey Delivers Last Batch of Bayraktar Drones to Poland

Poland received the last batch of six Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles from Turkey last week.

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China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan as ‘Punishment’

China encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.

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France Tests Updated Air-Launched Nuclear Missile

France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be launched by a Rafale fighter jet.

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Azerbaijan Uses Counter Artillery Israeli Radar in Military Exercise

The Azerbaijani Land Forces used the Israel Aerospace Industries Elta ELM-2084 multi mission radar during a recent artillery exercise.

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Czech Republic Eyes Equipping Army With FPV Drones

The Czech Republic plans to equip its soldiers with small first-person view drones for reconnaissance and attack.

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Ukraine to Receive Australian Marine Boats to Bolster River Fleet

Australia is sending state-of-the-art inflatable boats to Ukraine as part of a $65.6 million military aid package.

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