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Australia Says ‘Complicated’ to Supply Ukraine With Planes

Australia cast doubt over a proposal to bolster Ukraine's military with retired fighter jets, saying Kyiv's request for extra air power posed a "complicated question."

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Israeli Fire Wounds Hezbollah Members Near Lebanon-Israel Border: Security Source

Israeli fire wounded three members of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement near the border with Israel, a security source in southern Lebanon said.

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Turkey Will Not Ratify Sweden’s NATO Bid Before October: Erdogan

President Erdogan said that Turkey would not be able to ratify Sweden's NATO candidacy until at least October because parliament was not in session.

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Thousands Flee Homes in Jihadist-Hit Niger

Nearly 11,000 people in jihadist-hit southwestern Niger have fled their homes this month, the United Nations and local authorities said.

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Rheinmetall to Open Tank Factory in Ukraine Within Three Months

Rheinmetall is opening an armored vehicle plant in Ukraine within the next three months, CEO Armin Papperger said.

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Training for Ukraine F-16 Pilots to Start in August

An 11-nation coalition will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in August in Denmark, officials said at a summit of NATO leaders.

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BAE Systems to Supply Frontline Munitions for British Army

The UK has awarded BAE Systems a 280-million pound ($361.7 million) contract to replenish the British Army’s frontline munitions.

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Ukraine and Turkey Agree on Joint Drone Development

Ukraine and Turkey have agreed to cooperate on the development of strategic technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Australia Deploying Surveillance Aircraft to Germany to Assist Ukraine

Australia said it would deploy a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help ensure the smooth flow of military assistance to Ukraine.

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Norway to Supply Nano Drones, Air Defense Components to Ukraine

Norway will supply ultra-light drones and components for air defense missile systems to Ukraine, specifying details for a military aid package announced this week. 

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