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US Army M1 Abrams Tank Ineffective by 2040: Study

The US Army’s M1 Abrams main battle tank is “not sufficient” to support missions conducted from 2040 and beyond, according to a study by the Army Science Board.

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Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System

Kyrgyzstan's parliament ratified an agreement for a common air defence system with Russia.

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Hamas Attack on Israel Adds to Ukraine Aid Fears

The recent attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas have raised concerns about the ability of the US to fund two crises simultaneously, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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BAE Tests M109 Howitzer With 52-Caliber Cannon

BAE Systems test-fired 155-millimeter projectiles from an M109-52 self-propelled howitzer.

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Teledyne FLIR Unveils Advanced Variant of Black Hornet Nano Drone

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled a new version of its Black Hornet nano drone featuring a new daytime camera with "superior" low-light performance.

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Australia Boosts Local Ammo Production With $139M Investment

The Australian government is investing $139 million to boost its local munitions production.

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Nearly 500M Euros Pledged for Ukraine Demining

Ukraine called for greater global support to help demine large swathes of the war-torn country.

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Turkey Takes Command of NATO Peacekeepers in Kosovo

Turkey took command for the first time of the NATO-led force in Kosovo to a backdrop of a volatile situation in the country's north.

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Lockheed to Deliver High-Powered Laser Weapons to US Army

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop and deliver 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon systems for the US Army.

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US Rushes ‘Smart’ Bombs to Israel as Hamas Holds Dozens Hostage

Boeing has begun delivering smart munitions to Israel as the country intensifies retaliation in the wake of Hamas' attack that left hundreds dead.

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