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Russia Moves to Revoke Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Russian lawmakers voted to revoke Moscow's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, moving closer to abandoning an agreement that outlaws nuclear weapons testing.

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Pentagon Proposes ‘Frankenstein’ Solution for Ukraine Air Defense

The Pentagon has cobbled together air defense systems for Ukraine from an array of parts donated by allies and partners.

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US Army Opens Drone Fighting School

The US Army has opened a new academy to train soldiers on how to effectively defend against the rapidly-evolving threat of drones.

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Ukraine Offensive 6-9 Months Behind Schedule Due to Slow Arms Delivery: Official

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is six to nine months behind schedule due to delays in Western weapons deliveries, a top advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky has said.

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US B-52 Bomber Lands at South Korean Air Base

A nuclear-weapons-capable B-52 bomber landed in South Korea, in the latest show of US support for longtime ally Seoul in the face of North Korean military threats. 

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US Navy Launches Eisenhower Strike Group’s First Medical Expeditionary Capability

The US Navy has integrated the first medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

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China Slams Canada’s ‘Illegal’ Plane Intrusion After Near Miss at Sea

China condemned Canada's "illegal" intrusion into its airspace after Ottawa accused Beijing's fighter jets of a "reckless" intercept of a Canadian maritime patrol aircraft.

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Czech CV90 Combat Vehicles to Receive Saab Sight-and-Fire Control Capability

Saab has been tapped to integrate its sight-and-fire control system into CV90 combat vehicles for the Czech Republic.

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UK Pushes for Mine-Detecting Drone Technologies

Scientists and engineers from the UK are conducting research to equip the armed forces with innovative drones for explosive threat detection.

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Iran Warns of ‘Pre-Emptive Action’ Against Israel

Iran warned Monday of a possible "pre-emptive action" against Israel "in the coming hours," as Jerusalem readies for a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip. 

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