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Nigeria Army Drone Strike Accident Kills 85 Civilians

A Nigerian army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians in a village in northwest Kaduna State, emergency officials said, in one of the country's deadliest military bombing accidents.

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Israeli Military Admits Two Civilian Deaths for Every Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Around two civilians have been killed for every dead Hamas fighter in the Gaza Strip, senior Israeli military officials admitted Monday.

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UK Has Record £16.9B Shortfall in Defense Budget: Watchdog

The UK's defense department is facing a £16.9 billion ($21.4 billion) shortfall in its equipment budget due to inflation.

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US to Deploy Land-Based Missiles in Indo-Pacific by 2024

The US military plans to deploy ground-based intermediate range missiles in the Indo-Pacific next year to enhance deterrence against China.

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South Korea Conducts First Domestic SM-2 Ship-to-Air Missile Test 

The South Korean Navy has conducted its first domestic maritime missile live-fire test in the East Sea, also called the Sea of Japan.

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HII Christens US Navy’s Third America Amphibious Assault Vessel

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has christened the US Navy’s third America-class amphibious assault ship in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

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US Air Force to Organize Space Medical Research Group

The US Air Force will launch a new military research working group focusing on defense space-linked medical research gaps.

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Nine Killed in Bus Attack in Northern Pakistan

Nine people, including two off-duty army personnel, were killed when gunmen opened fire on a bus travelling through northern Pakistan, officials said.  

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Dozens of Israeli Tanks Enter Southern Part of Gaza: Witnesses

Dozens of Israeli tanks entered the southern part of the Gaza Strip near Khan Yunis, witnesses said, with the Israeli military widely expected to start a ground offensive in the area soon.

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General Atomics Wins $389M US Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drone Contract

General Atomics has received a $389-million contract to supply the US Army with its MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones.

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