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US Space Command Achieves Full Operational Capability

The US Space Command is now at full operational capability, the service announced during a town hall meeting at its headquarters in Colorado.

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Paramilitaries Seize Town as Fighting Rages in Sudan’s Second City

Sudanese paramilitaries pressed deeper into the former safe haven of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazira state where they also seized the town of Rufaa, witnesses said.

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Germany Taps French Industry to Produce 155mm Ammunition for Kyiv

Germany has signed a framework agreement with an undisclosed French company to produce 155-millimeter ammunition for Ukraine.

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Estonia to Supply ‘Long-Term’ Military Aid to Ukraine

Estonia has announced “long-term” military aid for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion.

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Silent Arrow to Produce Long-Range Cargo Drone for US Air Force

California company Silent Arrow has secured a contract to develop a long-range cargo drone for the US Air Force innovation segment AFWERX.

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US Greenlights Sale of 21 HIMARS to Italy

The US State Department has approved a sale of 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Italy.

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US Approves Sale of 263 Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles to Romania

Romania has been cleared to buy Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the US as part of a potential $80-million foreign military sale.

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Ukraine Unable to Respond to Russian Attacks Due to Ammo Shortage: Report

Ukrainian soldiers have been unable to respond to Russian attacks because of an ammunition shortage, a prominent lawmaker in the country has claimed.

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Ukraine Mass Producing Shahed-Like Kamikaze Drone

Kyiv-based Terminal Autonomy has been contracted to deliver 50 AQ-400 Scythe drones a month to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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No Viable Active Protection System Solution for US Army Stryker Vehicles: Official

The US Army still has no viable active protection system for its Stryker armored fighting vehicles, a two-star general has claimed.

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