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US Approves Sale of Ammunition, Parts to Taiwan

The US said it will sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defense.

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Kazakhstan Warns of Efforts to Recruit Citizens for Ukraine Fight

Kazakhstan has announced it had uncovered online efforts to recruit its citizens to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

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Drone Strikes Hit Wagner Base in Libya: Military Source

Drone strikes hit an airbase in eastern Libya used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner.

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Philippine Planning First-Ever Submarine Procurement: President

The Philippine government is planning to acquire its first submarine, the country's president revealed.

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Possibility of US Sending ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine ‘High’: Senator

A US Senator said there is a high probability that the Biden administration will send the long-range Army Tactical Missile System to Ukraine.

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US OKs $5.6B F-35 Fighter, Munition Sale to Czech Republic

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of F-35 fighter jets and munition to the Czech Republic.

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Boeing Completes Inaugural Flight of US Air Force T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet

Boeing has completed the maiden flight of the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Future Dutch, Belgian Anti-Submarine Frigates to Receive Thales Fire Control, Sensors

Thales has received a contract to supply fire controls and sensors for the Netherlands and Belgium’s future Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates.

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US Approves Sale of StormBreaker Smart Bombs to Norway

The US State Department has approved the sale of over 500 StormBreaker air-to-ground munitions to Norway.

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Israel Unveils New Counter-Drone Solution

SmartShooter has unveiled a new technology combination it says could effectively counter small unmanned aerial systems.

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