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Forget China, We Can’t Even Beat the Houthis

Striking Houthi missile and drone launch sites seems like a relatively bloodless way to wage war but it is increasingly ineffective.

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Russia Outfits Tanks in Ukraine With New Counter-Drone Systems 

Russia is equipping its tanks in Ukraine with a new counter-drone system called the Saniya.

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US Confirms $1 Billion Viper Attack Helicopter Sale to Nigeria

The US Department of Defense has confirmed the sale of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria.

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Ukraine Says ‘Destroyed’ Russian Warship off Crimea

Ukraine said it destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks.

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Babcock to Equip S. Korean Jangbogo-III Submarine With Weapons System

Defense firm Babcock has signed a contract to manufacture and install advanced capabilities for South Korea's Jangbogo-III class submarines.

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General Atomics Inks $17M Italian MQ-9 Reaper Drone Sustainment Deal

General Atomics has been awarded a $17-million contract to provide sustainment support services for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drones.

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Hamas Conned Unsuspecting Israelis to Transport Weapons: Report

Hamas was able to deceive unsuspecting Israelis to transport their weapons and explosives for use in terror attacks in Israel.

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US, Japan Conduct Joint Naval Drills

The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.

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France Taps Naval Group for Underwater Drone Demonstrator

Naval Group has signed a contract to design, produce, and test an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for the French Navy.

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Australia Sanctions Russian National for 2022 Cyberattack

The Australian government has sanctioned a Russian national for his role in a cyber attack on Canberra in 2022.

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