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Swedish PM Says Open to Hosting Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was open to allowing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in wartime.

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Russia Pounds 30 Towns and Villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region

Russia pounded over 30 villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to evacuate,

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Australia to Provide ‘Critical’ Upgrades for Military Buildings in Katherine

Canberra is investing $27.6 million in major upgrades to military infrastructures in Katherine, Northern Territory.

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Arizona Firm to Supply Portable Medical Refrigerators for Canadian Military

Arizona-based Delta Development Team has received a contract to deliver portable medical refrigerators for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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MQ-9A Reaper Drone Upgrades to Fight Cyber, Anti-Aircraft Threats

General Atomics has announced two major upgrades to its MQ-9A Reaper drones for cyber and anti-aircraft missile threats.

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EU Cybersecurity Center to Receive Communication System From Indra

Indra will integrate a secure communication system into the European Commission’s virtual cyber risk management center.

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Putin Removes Defense Minister Shoigu

Russian President Putin moved to replace Defense Minister Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive.

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Jordan Launches Multinational ‘Eager Lion’ War Games

The Jordanian military announced the launch of the "Eager Lion" military exercise, with ground, naval, and air forces from 33 countries including the US.

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English Firm to Supply $41M in Respirators to UK Armed Forces

Avon Protection has signed a $41-million deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to continue supplying General Service Respirators (GSRs).

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Japan, Germany in Talks for First Joint Land Force Exercise

Germany is expected to team up with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in a joint exercise next year as a means to promote regional peace.

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