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Some Countries Already Sent Troops on the Ground in Ukraine: Estonian PM

Some countries have already deployed troops on the ground in Ukraine to take on support roles, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has revealed.

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New Zealand Completes Ukrainian Armed Forces Training, More in July

New Zealand has completed another phase of its military training program for Ukrainian warfighters to help them fight Russia’s invasion.

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US Army Tests Dronebuster for European Theater Applications in Poland

The US Army has tested the Dronebuster counter-unmanned aerial system in Boleslawiec, Poland, for European theater operations.

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US Navy Forms Second Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron

The US Navy has officially established its second Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

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Lithuania to Develop Drone Ecosystem Amid Growing Regional Threats

The Lithuanian defense ministry has announced plans to develop a more mature drone ecosystem in response to heightened threats in the region.

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Five Killed in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon

At least five people, including four Hezbollah fighters, were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, a source close to the group and state media said.

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Police Officers Killed as Colombia Rebels Launch Gun, Bomb Attacks

Colombian guerrilla fighters killed two police officers and two other people in separate gun and bomb attacks that injured at least seven in the southwest, officials said.

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Raisi’s Death Unlikely to Change Iran Foreign Policy: Analysts

The death of Iranian President Raisi could lead to a period of political instability but is unlikely to change Iran's foreign policy or its role in the Middle East, analysts said. 

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Ukraine Should Be Given Greater Freedom to Strike Russia: Lithuanian Minister

Ukraine's Western allies should lift the limits they impose on weapons they deliver, allowing Kyiv greater freedom to hit targets in Russia.

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South Korea KF-21 Boramae Jets Successfully Fire IRIS-T Missiles

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter has successfully fired an IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for the first time.

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