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North Korea’s Kim, Russian Minister Agree to Boost Military Ties

Russian Defense Minister met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations.

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Rheinmetall, Lithuania Pave Way to Building Ammunition Plant

Rheinmetall and Lithuania signed deals to build a $190 million ammunition plant to make artillery shells, while Vilnius keeps eyeing Russia.

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Hezbollah Says to Help Army Build Lebanon’s Defensive Capacities

Hezbollah chief vowed to cooperate with the Lebanese army and help build the country's defense capacities implementing the ceasefire's terms.

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Jihadists, Allies Breach Syria’s Second City in Lightning Assault

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Aleppo in a lightning offensive against Iran and Russia-backed Syrian government.

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US Approves $385M Arms Sales to Taiwan

The US has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment to Taiwan.

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Germany Seeks to Buy Four Submarines for $5B to Boost NATO

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to order four new submarines to help meet NATO's security requirements in Europe.

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US Admiral Admits Ukraine, Israel Military Aid Affecting Readiness for China

A US Navy official has acknowledged that the country's ongoing military support for Ukraine and Israel is beginning to affect its readiness to counter China.

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Taiwan Military Truck Carrying Patriot Missile Equipment Crashes

A Taiwanese military transport vehicle carrying equipment for the US-supplied Patriot air defense system crashed on Thursday in southern Taiwan.

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8 in 10 South Koreans Oppose Sending Weapons to Ukraine: Poll

A recent survey has found that a vast majority of South Koreans oppose transferring weapons and military equipment to Ukraine.

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Netherlands Buys Kongsberg Air Defense Systems for $1 Billion

The Netherlands has contracted Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to deliver NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems.

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