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US Marine Corps to Field Trio of Air Defense Systems in 2025

The US Marine Corps plans to deploy a trio of new air defense systems by 2025 to bolster its defenses against rockets, drones, and cruise missiles.

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Kraken, BlueHalo to Equip Surface and Submarine Drones With AI, Machine Learning

Kraken has partnered with BlueHalo to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into unmanned surface and underwater systems.

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Nigeria Gunmen Kill 25 in Raids on Northwest Villages

Gunmen from criminal gangs killed 25 people when they raided four villages in northwestern Nigeria in reprisals over military offensives on their hideouts.

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Yemen Houthis Threaten to Widen Ship Attacks to Mediterranean

Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean after months of strikes on vessels in the Red Sea.

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Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine

President Putin has ordered the Russian military to hold nuclear weapons drills involving the navy and troops based near Ukraine, the defense ministry said.

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Suspected Kashmir Rebels Kill Indian Air Force Corporal

An Indian air force member was killed and four more injured when suspected rebels ambushed a military convoy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Niger Gets New Russian Advisors, Equipment After Asking US Troops to Leave

New Russian military advisors and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African country that wants US forces to leave.

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Germany Donates Skynex Air Defense System to Ukraine

Germany has handed over a Skynex air defense system to Ukraine in its latest tranche of military aid to bolster the country's air defense.

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15 Pro-Government Syrian Fighters Killed in IS Attacks: Monitor

Islamic State killed at least 15 Syrian pro-government fighters after they attacked three military positions in the Syrian desert, a war monitor said.

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Germany to Co-Develop Europe’s Common Armored Vehicle System

Germany has joined three other European countries for the research and development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System program.

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