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US Army Receives High-Energy Laser Weapon Prototypes

The US Army announced the delivery of four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense prototypes to the 4-60th ADAR in Fort Sill.

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Canada to Buy MQ-9 Reaper Drones, Hellfire Missiles From US: Report

The Canadian military plans to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones and Hellfire missiles as part of an up to $3.7-billion new defense investment.

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Lockheed F-35A Fighter Jets Land on Highway in ‘World First’

Two Lockheed Martin F-35A multi-role fighter jets have successfully landed on a highway in a historic first.

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Somalia Bombing Toll Climbs to 21

The death toll from a truck bombing in central Somalia rose to 21 after emergency workers dug through rubble to recover more bodies buried under broken bricks, concrete, and metal.

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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia’s Kursk: Official

A Ukrainian drone strike hit an administrative building in the center of Russia's southern Kursk city, authorities said Sunday.

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Azerbaijan Seizes Arms From Nagorno-Karabakh Rebels

Azerbaijan forces tightened their grip on Nagorno-Karabakh as concern mounted over the plight of ethnic Armenian civilians trapped there.

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Iran Says 28 IS Members Held Over Tehran Plot

Iran has arrested 28 people linked to the Islamic State for plotting to target Tehran during the anniversary of last year's protests.

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Israel Strikes Gaza as Violent Protest Rocks Enclave

Israel said it launched drone strikes on the Gaza Strip targeting the Islamist group Hamas after a protest by Palestinians turned violent.

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Colombian Armed Group Calls Off ‘Actions’ After Bomb Blasts

An armed group engaged in peace negotiations with the Colombian government announced an immediate cessation of all "offensive actions."

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Kyiv Says Breaks Russian Lines and Kills ‘Senior’ Naval Officers

Ukraine has reported breaking through Russian defense lines as it said that senior Russian navy commanders were killed in a missile attack.

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