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Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

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Latvia Inaugurates NATO Multinational Brigade Center in Ādaži

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has opened a new military center in Ādaži to support the NATO Multinational Brigade cooperation.

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Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets

The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.

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EU Wants to Train More Ukrainian Soldiers, but Not in Ukraine

The European Union wants to train more Ukrainian soldiers but remains divided over whether to provide the support in Ukraine itself, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

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Northrop Pitches ATHENA as US Army’s New Threat Detection System

Northrop Grumman is pitching its famed ATHENA missile warning sensor as the US Army’s Improved Threat Detection System.

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Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

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France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France's Dassault Aviation during a state visit by President Macron to Belgrade.

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Nigeria, Niger Armies Discuss Security Cooperation

Nigeria's top military commander has met Niger's army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a Sahel jihadist war worsens.

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Ukraine Says US-Made F-16 Fighter Jet Crashed, Killing Pilot

Ukraine said one of its F-16 fighter jets made by the United States crashed while repelling a Russian air strike, killing the pilot onboard.

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Iraq Army Says Downed Turkish Drone Over Northern City

The Iraqi military said it downed a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk as Ankara kept up its operations against Kurdish militants inside Iraq.

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