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Elbit to Supply Iron Fist Protection Systems to US Army Bradleys

Elbit Systems has received a contract to deliver Iron First active protection systems for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

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Australian PM Calls China Warplane Conduct ‘Unacceptable’

Australia chastised China over its "unacceptable" behavior in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters.

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Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 Operators Graduate

UK Royal Air Force personnel have graduated as crewmen of the Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aircraft system for completing an introductory course.

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Israel Army Says in ‘Operational Control’ of Gaza Side of Rafah Crossing

The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and that troops were scanning the area.

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Hensoldt to Deliver Six Additional TRML-4D Air Defense Radars to Ukraine

Hensoldt is scheduled to deliver six more TRML-4D early warning radars to Ukraine later this year to boost the country's air defense.

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After ATACMS Delivery, Ukraine Pleads for MQ-9 Reaper Drones From US

Ukraine has moved the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to the top of its weapons wish list as it prepares for another major counteroffensive this year.

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Russia May Have Won in Ukraine if Military ‘Playbook’ Followed: Analyst

Russia may have already been celebrating its victory in Ukraine had it only followed its own military “playbook,” a RAND defense expert has claimed.

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Myanmar Ethnic Armed Group Says Captured Hundreds of Junta Personnel

A Myanmar ethnic armed group said it captured a military command and taken hundreds of junta personnel prisoner in western Rakhine state.

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Austal Completes Sea Trials of Australia’s Sentinel Robotic Patrol Vessel

Austal has finalized the sea acceptance and endurance trials of the Royal Australian Navy’s Sentinel autonomous patrol vessel.

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Leonardo to Maintain British Military’s Flight Mission Data Toolkits

UK Defence Equipment & Support has awarded Leonardo a contract to maintain flight mission data toolkits for British military pilots.

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