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Kymeta Cracks the Code for Dual-Band Satellite Connectivity

A new satellite antenna from US-based Kymeta can connect to Ku- and Ka-band networks at the same time, highlighting a technical first that could reshape how military platforms stay connected in the field.

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Lockheed Strikes F-35 Deal in Portugal Despite Jet Purchase Doubts

Lockheed Martin has signed a strategic agreement with a Portuguese industry group to explore opportunities for local participation in the F-35 program.

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Russia Matches NATO’s Yearly Ammo Output in Just Three Months: Rutte

Russia is producing as much ammunition in three months as all NATO members do in a year, underscoring growing concerns over the alliance’s industrial capacity.

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Gaza Rescuers Say 22 Killed by Israeli Fire

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed 22 people across the Palestinian territory, including 16 who were waiting to collect aid.

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Trump Says US Personnel Moved as Iran Tensions Mount

President Trump said US personnel were being moved from the potentially "dangerous" Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran faltered and fears grew of a regional conflict.

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Turkey to Export 48 Fighter Jets to Indonesia: Erdogan

Ankara has agreed a deal to export 48 Turkish-made fighter jets to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced.

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Australia ‘Confident’ in US Nuclear Sub Deal Despite Review

Australia said it is "very confident" in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review.

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Japan Says Chinese Jets Made ‘Unusually Close’ Approach

Tokyo said it had expressed serious concerns to Beijing after Chinese fighter jets flew "unusually close" to a Japanese military patrol plane in the Pacific last weekend.

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US Navy Orders More Raytheon SPY-6 Radars in $646M Deal

Raytheon has secured a $646 million contract to produce four more SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy.

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BAE Test-Fires Next-Gen ATLAS UGV Automated Turret

BAE Systems Australia has tested the VANTAGE Automated Turret System (ATS), demonstrating target engagement at an initial range of 750 meters (2,461 feet).

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