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US Navy, L3Harris to Develop Heavy Fuel Version of FVR-90 Drone

The US Navy has partnered with L3Harris Technologies to develop a heavy fuel engine variant of the FVR-90 drone.

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More Than 100 Palestinians Killed in West Bank Amid Gaza War

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed across the occupied West Bank since war erupted between Israel and Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas on October 7, the health ministry said.

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Canadian Military Accepts First Armored Combat Support Vehicles

The Canadian military has announced the arrival of the first batch of Armored Combat Support Vehicles it ordered from General Dynamics.

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Thailand Shelves Chinese Submarine Acquisition to Buy New Frigate Instead

Thailand has decided to shelve its planned submarine acquisition from China after the developer failed to deliver one of the production requirements.

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Airbus, Northrop Team Up for UK Military Satellite Program

Airbus and Northrop Grumman are partnering to develop updated military satellite communications for the UK's SKYNET program.

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US Army to Demo Potential Solutions Against Swarm of 50 Drones

The US Army will hold an ambitious demonstration of counter-drone solutions capable of neutralizing a swarm of 50 unmanned aerial systems.

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Israeli Air Strikes Kill Eight Syria Troops: State Media

Israeli strikes killed eight soldiers in southern Syria, Syrian state media reported, in what the Israeli army said was a response to earlier rocket fire.

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Ukraine Says Russia Now Using Evolved Tactics Including Tunnels, Robotics

The Ukrainian military claims that Russian forces have adopted new battlefield tactics to gain inroads on the frontline and seize more territory.

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Gaza Ceasefire ‘Only Benefits Hamas,’ Says White House

A full ceasefire in Gaza would only help Hamas as Israel wages an air campaign against the militant group, but humanitarian "pauses" should be considered to let vital aid in, the White House said Tuesday.

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RTX Reports Loss on Engine Issue, But Boosts Share Buybacks

Aviation and defense giant RTX reported a loss on hefty costs tied to an engine quality control problem as it boosted its share repurchase program.

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