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Ukraine-Requested German Cruise Missile Requires Months of Training: CEO

Ukrainian crews will require three to four months of training to operate the German Taurus KEPD 350 air-launched cruise missile, the joint venture manufacturer's CEO has revealed.

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Israel Says Troops Encircle Gaza City

Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived for a trip focused on minimizing civilian casualties.

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Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden

The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.

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Lisa Franchetti Becomes First Woman to Lead US Navy

The US Senate approved Admiral Lisa Franchetti's nomination to lead the Navy, making her the first woman to hold the position and to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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China on ‘Alert’ After US, Canadian Ships Cross Taiwan Strait

China said its troops were "on constant high alert" after US and Canadian warships passed through the Taiwan Strait.

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US Warns Sudan Unit Against ‘Imminent Large-Scale Attack’ in Darfur

US warned Sudan's paramilitary force against what Washington said were signs of an "imminent large-scale attack" in North Darfur's capital.

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Nigerian Firm Launches Domestic Drone Production

A Nigerian firm has launched military drone production and assembly in the country.

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US Army Receives First Microwave-Based Counter Drone Swarm Prototype

Epirus has delivered the first of four high-powered microwave-based counter drone swarm systems to the US Army.

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Milrem Robotics Unveils Unmanned Ground Vehicle With AI-Guided Weapon

Estonian company Milrem Robotics has introduced a tactical unmanned ground vehicle featuring an artificial intelligence-guided weapon system.

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Royal Australian Air Force Demos Camouflage to Hide Aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force has tested a camouflage solution to hide aircraft from surveillance and weapons at Base Williamtown.

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