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L3Harris to Develop Upgraded Fire Control Units for HIMARS, MLRS

L3Harris Technologies has been contracted to develop upgraded fire control units compatible with the US Army’s tracked and wheeled rocket artillery systems.

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Putin Meets Senior Chinese General, Hails Growing Military Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed strengthening military ties with Beijing as he hosted a senior Chinese general in Moscow.

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US Planning to Send Rafael Munition Guidance Kits to Israel

The US administration is planning to transfer Rafael munition guidance kits worth $320 million to Israel amid calls to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza.

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Australia Opens Virtual Aeromedical Evacuation Training Hub at Base Amberley

Australia has launched a mixed-reality training center at Base Amberley to upskill practitioners for aeromedical evacuation missions.

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Australia’s New Long-Range VTOL Drone ‘STRIX’ Reaches Another Milestone

BAE Systems Australia recently announced that its ambitious long-range drone called STRIX has successfully passed critical design review.

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Ukraine Revamps Weapons Delivery to Frontline as Troops Battle Exhaustion

The Ukrainian government is overhauling the delivery of weapons and equipment to the frontline as troops battle exhaustion after 20 months of war.

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IS Attacks Kill 30 Pro-Government Forces in Syria: Monitor

Islamic State attacks killed at least 30 pro-government forces and soldiers in the Syrian desert, a war monitor said, in one of the deadliest such assaults this year.

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How Drones Are Leveling the Playing Field for Middle Powers

Drones possess transformational potential for middle powers and non-state actors, who may otherwise have limited or virtually non-existent airpower.

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Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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Australian Military ‘Less Capable, Ready’ for Future Threats: Former Army Chief

A former Australian Army official has criticized the government’s defense spending, saying the Australian Defence Forces are becoming less capable and ready to face future threats.

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