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Finland to Buy US JASSM-ER Missiles for F-35 Fleet

Finland has announced the acquisition of US Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) weapons for the Finnish Air Force.

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Northrop to Supply Bushmaster Chain Guns for Australian Redback IFVs

Australia’s Redback infantry fighting vehicle will be fitted with the Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun.

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Gunmen Kill Seven Benin Soldiers in Attack: Army Source

Gunmen killed seven Benin soldiers in an attack in the north of the country in Pendjari National Park, an army source and a security source said.

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S. Korea Offers K9 Howitzers for Canceled US Army ERCA Program

South Korea is offering its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer to the US Army to fill the capability gap created by canceling the Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.

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Taiwan to Upgrade C-130 Hercules Transport Aircraft Fleet

The Taiwanese Air Force has unveiled plans to spend billions of New Taiwan dollars in modernizing its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

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Bittium to Provide Support for Finland’s Tactical Network, Voice Messaging System

Bittium has received a contract to support the Finnish Defence Forces’ wireless network and digital voice messaging capabilities.

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New Zealand Employs Artificial Dog for Canine Trauma Training

The New Zealand Defence Force has adopted a specialized canine mannequin to enhance trauma care and first aid training for military dogs.

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Australia Greenlights Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia is revamping the first of its six Collins-class submarines to extend their service life until the 2040s.

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Netanyahu Says Israel ‘Prepared for Very Intense Operation’ on Lebanon Border

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel was "prepared for a very intense operation" along the border with Lebanon, where Israeli troops have exchanged near-daily fire with Hezbollah fighters.

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Germany to Buy 20 More Eurofighter Jets to Boost Defense

Germany will buy another 20 Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said as Berlin battles to bulk up its defenses.

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