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US Army Cancels FARA Helicopter Program Despite Spending $2B

The US Army is calling off the development of its much-awaited Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.

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Greece Mulls Selling 18 Phased-Out Mirages to India

The Hellenic Air Force is reportedly looking to sell 18 decommissioned Mirage 2000 fighter jets to India after its Rafale acquisition.

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Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas Wars Reveal All [Cyber] Conflicts Are Global

Today's conflicts, such as those in Gaza and Ukraine, are intertwined with cyber warfare, blurring the lines between traditional hacktivism, cybercriminal activities, and actions by nation-states.

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India Announces Maiden Precision Artillery Round Development

IIT Madras is partnering with Munitions India Limited to develop the country’s first 155mm “smart” artillery round.

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Israel Says Lebanon Fires Rockets After Hezbollah Commander Hurt

About 30 rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon late Thursday into early Friday, following an Israeli drone strike that seriously wounded a Hezbollah commander.

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Ukraine Reveals New EW-Resistant, Night Vision Combat Drone

Ukraine tech firm Skylab UA has developed a new electronic warfare-resistant combat drone with night vision capabilities.

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Five US Marines Confirmed Dead in CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter Crash

Five US Marines that went missing after their helicopter crashed this week in southern California have been confirmed dead.

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Rheinmetall, GM Defense Deliver Prototypes for $14B US Army Truck Competition

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense have delivered truck prototypes for the first phase of the US Army Common Tactical Truck Program.

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Netherlands Signs $908 Million JASSM-ER Missile Deal With US

The Netherlands is set to acquire 120 JASSM-ERs following the US State Department's approval of a $908-million foreign military sale.

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South Korea to Mass Produce 60 Km Artillery Round 

South Korea will mass produce a recently-developed extended-range 155mm artillery shell this year.

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