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Russian Officials Fear Putin Could Resort to Tactical Nukes in Ukraine: Report

Russian officials reportedly believe tactical nuclear weapons could become a last resort as the Ukraine war continues.

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Ukraine Deploys Rifle-Armed Ground Robots for Combat Testing

Ukraine has begun combat-testing UGVs equipped with Kalashnikov assault rifles as it expands the use of robots for dangerous frontline missions.

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Tonner Drones Expands Into Defense With Azur Drones Acquisition

French drone company Tonner Drones has signed an agreement to acquire autonomous surveillance specialist Azur Drones, bringing Skeyetech into its portfolio.

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US Army Seeks 8,000 Low-Cost Missiles

The US Army is seeking an existing low-cost tactical missile capable of engaging targets at ranges of 8 kilometers (5 miles) or more.

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US Taps Bell for $18M Nigeria AH-1Z Training Deal

The US has awarded Bell Textron an $18-million contract to provide the Nigerian Air Force with an AH-1Z Viper flight training device.

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US Navy Moves to Modernize USS Boxer With $150M BAE Contract 

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $149.8-million contract for the maintenance, modernization, and repair of the USS Boxer (LHD 4).

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Taiwan to Acquire More Than 2,000 Altius Drones From Anduril

Taiwan is further strengthening its asymmetric capabilities by acquiring more than 2,000 Altius uncrewed aerial vehicles from US defense company Anduril.

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Bangladesh Nears $2.3B Deal for Chinese J-10 Supersonic Jets

Bangladesh has advanced its planned $2.3-billion effort to procure 20 Chengdu J-10 supersonic combat aircraft from China, positioning one of Dhaka’s largest defense acquisitions to date.

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Sweden Receives First Four Archer 8×8 Artillery Systems 

The Swedish Armed Forces has received its first four Archer 8x8 self-propelled artillery systems.

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Latvia Unveils First Hunter Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia has unveiled its initial Hunter system at Patria Latvia’s manufacturing plant in Valmiera, marking the start of final assembly under the nearly $931.2 million infantry fighting vehicle program.

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