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Ethiopia Troops Push Back Amhara Fighters: Residents

Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said.

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Hensoldt Launches New Twinvis Passive Deployable Radar Variant

German defense technology firm Hensoldt has unveiled a new variant of its Twinvis passive deployable radar.

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Pentagon Eyes Missile Testing Role for Australia

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official said.

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Lockheed’s Next-Gen Interceptor Passes Preliminary Design Review

Lockheed Martin has announced that its next-generation missile interceptor (NGI) has passed all subsystem preliminary design reviews.

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India Bans Use of Chinese Parts on Military Drones Over Security Concerns

The Indian government has prohibited local manufacturers from integrating Chinese components into military drones over fears of “security vulnerabilities.”

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US Air Force Security Forces to Receive Teal 2 Drone Fleet

Teal Drones has received a $2.6-million contract to deliver Teal 2 small unmanned aerial systems for the US Air Force Security Forces.

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US, Selmet Enhance Turbine Engine Supply Chain for Fighter Jets

The US Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Selmet to support the production of turbine engine components for fighter jets.

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US Space Force Concentrating 75% of Intel on China, Russia

The US Space Force is concentrating 75 percent of its intelligence-gathering on China and Russia to keep tabs on their rapidly-evolving militaries.

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Nigeria Says Not Ruling Out Force in Niger Ahead of West African Summit

Coup-hit Niger's neighbors have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria's president said, ahead of a West African coalition's crisis summit on Thursday.

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Berlin Offers to Extend Patriot Missile Deployment in Poland

Germany said it had offered to extend the deployment of its Patriot missile defense systems in Poland, likely until the end of the year.

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