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Russia Ramps Up Arctic Military Presence

Russia has been building up its military presence in the Arctic as it steps up its drive to develop a northern maritime route linking Asia and Europe.

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Israeli Forces Battle Hamas in Main Southern Gaza City

Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in Gaza's main southern city in some of the most intense combat of the nearly two-month war sparked by the October 7 attacks.

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Venezuela, Guyana Tensions Rise Over Disputed Oil-Rich Region

Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana as Caracas proposed a bill to create a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region.

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Anduril Unveils ‘Roadrunner’ AI-Guided, Drone-Hunting Autonomous Jet

Anduril Industries has unveiled a miniature autonomous air vehicle that hunts enemy drones with the help of artificial intelligence.

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KEF Robotics Developing AI-Enabled Obstacle Detector for US Army Tethered Drones

KEF Robotics has received funding from the US Department of Defense to develop an artificial intelligence-enabled obstacle detection solution for US Army tethered drones.

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US Searches for Crashed Black Hawk Helicopter in Mediterranean

The US Navy has deployed a support ship to search for a US Army MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea.

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US Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement With Sweden

The US and Sweden signed a first-ever defense cooperation agreement that will strengthen military ties and permit bilateral exercises.

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Thirteen Killed in Surge in Fighting in India’s Manipur

At least 13 people have been killed in gun battles in India's Manipur, the latest clashes since ethnic violence erupted seven months ago.

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USAF Trying to Make ‘Franken-Bird’ Jet From Two Damaged F-35s

F-35 maintenance experts are undertaking the “seemingly impossible task” of “stitching together” two severely damaged F-35A Lightning II fighters into a single, operational aircraft.

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Finnish Firms Suspected of Smuggling Drones to Russia

Two Finnish companies are suspected of having exported drones and other military classified products worth over three million euros to Russia.

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