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South Korea to Buy Hundreds of Polish ‘Warmate’ Kamikaze Drones

South Korea is poised to procure hundreds of loitering munitions from Poland in a deal that could reportedly reach $52 million.

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Japan to Build Second Aegis-Equipped Vessel

Japan has formally contracted a local shipbuilding company to develop the country’s second Aegis System Equipped Vessel.

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Bamako Breached: JNIM’s Capital Strike Signals Dangerous New Chapter for Mali

JNIM's successful attack on Mali's capital Bamako highlights the junta's inability to effectively counter the growing threat of militant groups.

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Nearly 500 Dead in Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Strongholds in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least 492 people on Monday, marking the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza war began.

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Russia Says 3 Killed by Ukraine Border Strike

Ukrainian shelling killed three people, including a child, in a Russian border village, the provincial governor said.

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Japan Protests Airspace ‘Violation’ by Russian Patrol Plane

Japan lodged a "very serious protest" with Moscow after a Russian patrol plane entered its airspace three times, the defense minister said, calling it the first confirmed incursion since 2019.

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US Sending More Troops to Middle East as Tensions Grow

The US is sending a "small number" of additional troops to the Middle East in response to rising tensions in the region, the Pentagon said, giving few further details.

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Australia Reopens Upgraded Port Vila Barracks for Vanuatu

The Australian Department of Defence has launched a redeveloped barracks in Port Vila to boost Vanuatu’s defense capabilities.

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Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of Future British Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft

Boeing has completed the initial flight of the UK Royal Air Force’s future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft at Birmingham Airport.

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Pentagon Renews General Dynamics Network Infrastructure Support Contract

General Dynamics Information Technology has secured a contract to extend support for the US Department of Defense’s network infrastructure.

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