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Burkina Faso Junta Chief Dissolves Government

Burkina Faso's ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP.

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Hungarian Army Inducts New Leopard 2A7HU Tanks

The Hungarian Defense Forces has welcomed additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks into its arsenal, further enhancing its ground combat capabilities.

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Belgium Begins F-35 Training at Luke AFB

Belgium’s first F-35 fighter jet landed at Luke Air Force Base in the US, where Belgian forces will undergo training.

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US Navy Invests Further $590M in Raytheon’s Next-Gen Jamming System

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $590-million contract for continued work on the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system.

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Lockheed Martin to Enhance US Navy MK 48 Torpedo in $245M Deal

Lockheed Martin has clinched a $245-million contract extension from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for the MK 48 Guidance and Control program.

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Pentagon Unveils New Strategy for Countering Drone Threats

The US Department of Defense has introduced a new strategy aimed at enhancing the protection of military facilities and personnel from the growing threat of drones.

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Four Taiwan Soldiers Charged With Spying for China

Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, were charged Friday for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, prosecutors and the president's office said.

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Anduril, OpenAI Join Forces to Explore AI-Enabled Counter-Drone Tech

Anduril Industries has announced a strategic partnership with ChatGPT-developer OpenAI to explore the application of artificial intelligence in counter-drone systems.

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Roshel Debuts Ambulance Variant of Senator Armored Vehicle

Canadian mobility developer Roshel has unveiled an ambulance variant of its Senator 4x4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.

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Syria Monitor Says Rebels Close In on Homs City

Islamist-led rebels were within striking distance of Syria's third city Homs on Friday after seizing control of two strategic towns in a lightning sweep, a war monitor said.

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