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Japan Scrambles Jets After Russian Planes Spotted Off Coasts

Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian patrol aircraft were seen off the Sea of Japan and East China Sea.

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Tunisian Air Force Receives Final T-6C Texan II Trainer Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense has delivered the final Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop military trainer aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force..

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Raytheon Secures $323M TOW Anti-Tank Missile Contract From US Army

Raytheon has clinched a $323-million contract to produce tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided 2B top-attack missiles for the US Army.

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Shield AI, Sentient to Offer AI-Powered Tactical Imagery Solution for International Customers

Shield AI and Sentient have signed an agreement to offer a wide area motion imagery solution for international defense customers.

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Turkish Cypriot Forces Assault Cyprus Peacekeepers: UN

Turkish Cypriot forces assaulted UN peacekeepers who attempted to block controversial road construction in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus, the UN said.

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Russia’s Ability to Produce Ka-52 Choppers Should Be Stopped: Ukraine Official

Russia should be stopped from producing new Ka-52 attack helicopters for use in Ukraine, according to a senior government official in Kyiv.

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W.Africa Military Chiefs Prepare Possible Niger Mission

West African military chiefs held a second day of talks, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. 

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China Deploys ‘Hundreds’ of Satellites to Monitor US-Australia Drills: Report

China has deployed a swarm of reconnaissance satellites to monitor two major military exercises involving the US and Australia.

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Brazilian Army Requests Proposals for 155mm Wheeled Artillery System

The Brazilian Army has requested proposals for the acquisition of 155mm self-propelled wheeled artillery systems.

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Ukraine Introduces 3D-Printed Anti-Mine Boots

Ukraine has introduced 3D-printed footwear to protect soldiers from Russian land mines.

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