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Textron, Kodiak Team on Driverless Military Vehicle

Textron Systems Corporation has partnered with Kodiak Robotics Inc. to develop a military ground vehicle for driverless operations.

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Zelensky Says Ukraine Achieving ‘Results’ in Northeast

Ukraine is achieving "tangible" results against Russian forces in the Kharkiv region but the frontline situation is "extremely difficult" elsewhere, President Zelensky said.

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EU, Moldova Sign ‘Security and Defense’ Partnership

The European Union signed a security and defense pact with Moldova to help the pro-Western country boost its ability to tackle threats from Russia.

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Rohingya Activists Say Thousands Displaced by Myanmar Armed Group

Rohingya activists have accused a Myanmar ethnic armed group of displacing thousands of the persecuted minority in western Rakhine state.

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Fighting in Niger Kills 7 Soldiers, Dozens of ‘Terrorists’

Niger's military regime said seven soldiers and several dozen "terrorists" have been killed in fighting in a region plagued by insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and IS.

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Ukraine Urges Allies to Consider Shooting Down Russian Missiles From Their Territory

Ukraine called on the West to consider shooting down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory to better protect its cities from Russian aerial barrages.

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Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Atlante Logistic Support Ship

Fincantieri has officially launched the Atlante, the second Vulcano-class Logistic Support Ship for the Italian Navy.

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EDGE Group, Fincantieri Begin Joint Shipbuilding Deal

The UAE's EDGE Group and Italy's Fincantieri have signed a deal launching MAESTRAL, a joint shipbuilding venture based in Abu Dhabi.

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US Taps Lockheed for $756M Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Deal

The US Army has signed a $756-million deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire new capabilities for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon system.

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Wave Motion Announces $1.6M in Funding to Develop US Army Jet Gun

Wave Motion has announced a further $1.6 million in funding to develop the US Army’s next tactical indirect fire capability.

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