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Sweden Selects French Parrot Drone for Home Guard

Sweden has selected a drone from French company Parrot for its Home Guard military reserve unit.

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UN Investigates $3B N. Korean Cyberattack Campaign for Mass Destruction Weapons Funding

The United Nations is investigating North Korean cyberattacks that pooled $3 billion to fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction.

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Latvia Finalizes Test on VR Trauma Simulator for EU Militaries

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has conducted the final demonstration of its Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator project in Ādaži.

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Ukrainian Cats Boosting Military Funding Efforts Against Russia: Report

Bizarre as it may seem, cats have been helping Ukrainian troops secure funds for weapons and equipment for use against invading Russian forces.

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General Atomics Unveils XQ-67A Advanced Sensing Drone for US Air Force

General Atomics has unveiled its new XQ-67A advanced sensing drone that was secretly being developed for the US Air Force.

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Ukraine Aid Package Clears Key Procedural Vote in US Senate

A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote, although opposition from right-wing Republicans may block it from becoming law.

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Israel Deploys New Military AI in Gaza War

Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare.

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North Korea Tests New Rocket Launcher Control System

North Korea said it developed a new control system for a multiple rocket launcher that would lead to a "qualitative change" in its defense capabilities. 

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Trump Threatens to ‘Encourage’ Attack of NATO Members Behind on Payments

Trump said he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance.

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More Than 50 People Killed in Heavy Israeli Strikes on Rafah: Hamas

At least 52 people were killed in heavy air strikes on densely crowded Rafah in southern Gaza before dawn on Monday, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

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