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US Army to Receive Additional Medium Tactical Vehicles From Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense has received a $201-million contract to provide additional medium tactical vehicles for the US Army.

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Thousands of US Sailors, Marines Reach Red Sea After Iran Tensions

More than 3,000 US military personnel have arrived in the Red Sea aboard two warships as part of increased deployments after tanker seizures by Iran, the US Navy said.

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Ukraine Military Now Has Combat Kayaks for River Attacks

The Ukrainian military has taken delivery of tactical kayaks to support combat operations on rivers, streams, and lakes.

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US to Supply More Advanced Military Equipment to Bangladesh

The US government will provide the Bangladesh Armed Forces with more weapons and equipment to help defend its sovereignty.

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Northrop Grumman Launches Maryland Center to Support US Hypersonics

Northrop Grumman has unveiled its Hypersonics Capability Center in Maryland to develop propulsion solutions powering missiles over Mach 5.

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Philippines Accuses China Coast Guard of Firing Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as "illegal" and "dangerous."

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Turkish Drone Kills PKK Official in Iraq: Kurdish Security

A Turkish drone strike killed a PKK military official in northern Iraq, officials in the autonomous Kurdistan region said.

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Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline

Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.

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Four Syria Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strikes Near Damascus: State Media

Four Syrian soldiers were killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus early Monday, state media said.

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North Korean Leader Kim Inspects Weapons Factories: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visited several major arms factories this week, including facilities producing engines for strategic cruise missiles.

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