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Leidos to Operate, Sustain US Navy Medium Unmanned Vessels

The US Navy has contracted Leidos to manage, operate, and maintain the service’s Overlord test ships and medium unmanned surface vessels.

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Israel Says Friendly Fire Killed Soldier in West Bank Raid

An Israeli soldier who died during a massive raid on the West Bank city of Jenin last month was killed by fire from his own comrades, the army said.

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Ukraine Drone Destroys Russian Supersonic Bomber Aircraft: Report

A Ukrainian drone destroyed a flagship Russian long-range bomber stationed at an airbase south of St. Petersburg, BBC reported.

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Turkey Begins Construction of Second Warship for Ukraine

Turkey has launched the construction of the second Ada-class corvette for the Ukrainian Navy.

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Indonesia, Boeing Agree Deal for Sale of 24 F-15 Jets

Indonesia and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing have agreed on a deal for the sale of two dozen F-15EX fighter jets as Southeast Asia's biggest economy moves to modernize its fleet.

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North Korea Plans Satellite Launch as Seoul, US Hold Drills

North Korea is planning to launch another satellite just three months after its first attempt to put a military eye in the sky failed.

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Russia Says Jet ‘Destroys’ Ukraine Reconnaissance Boat in Black Sea

Moscow said it destroyed a Ukrainian military "reconnaissance boat" near Russian gas infrastructure in the Black Sea, in the latest clash in the waterway.

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US Approves $12B Apache Helicopter Sale to Poland

The US approved a $12 billion sale of Apache attack helicopters to Poland, a giant deal with a frontline ally supporting Ukraine in its war against the Russian invasion.

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Australia’s Biggest Warship Deployed in Philippine Drills

Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea.

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Sweden, Ukraine Agree to Jointly Produce CV90 Combat Vehicle

Sweden and Ukraine have agreed to jointly produce the Combat Vehicle 90 infantry fighting vehicle.

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