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Creativity and Boldness Will Win the Wars of the 21st Century

Military decision-makers must prioritize resiliency, flexibility, and interoperability over a reliance on large, expensive assets.

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OpenSSF Joins DARPA Program Seeking Next-Gen AI Cybersecurity Tools

Linux Foundation segment OpenSSF has joined a DARPA program seeking next-generation AI-powered cybersecurity tools for defense applications.

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Lebanon Army Seizes Hezbollah Munitions After Deadly Clashes

The Lebanese army seized munitions from a Hezbollah truck that overturned near Beirut, leading to deadly clashes between residents and the powerful Shiite Muslim group.

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US Army Discovers New Obstacle in Using High-Energy Laser Weapons

The US Army has discovered a new problem with using high-energy laser weapons to defend military assets from sophisticated drones.

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US Navy, Sagetech Avionics to Enhance Capabilities of Future Small Drones

The US Navy has signed an agreement with Sagetech Avionics to jointly explore advanced capabilities for small unmanned aerial systems.

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Ukrainian Troops Not Getting Adequate Training on Advanced Weapons: Observer

Ukrainian soldiers are not receiving enough training on advanced weapons donated by Western allies, a military observer has claimed.

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Turkish Drones Kill 2 PKK Members in Iraq: Kurdish Officials

Separate Turkish drone strikes killed two members of the PKK in northern Iraq, officials in the autonomous Kurdistan region said.

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N. Korea’s Kim Dismisses Military Chief, Calls for War Preparations

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has dismissed his top general and called for stepping up war preparations "in an offensive way," including boosting weapons production and conducting more drills.

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German Military Officer Suspected of Spying for Russia

German federal prosecutors said a German national working for the military had been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.

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EU Country Buys 49 Decommissioned Belgian Leopard Tanks for Ukraine

An EU country has contracted Belgian company OIP Land Systems to deliver 49 Leopard 1 main battle tanks for Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion.

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