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Russia Says ‘Eliminated’ Four Ukrainian ‘Saboteurs’ at Border

Moscow said it had "eliminated" a group of four Ukrainian fighters who tried to cross into Russia's western Bryansk region.

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Jordan Says Shot Down TNT-Loaded Drone From Syria

Jordan's army said it shot down a drone loaded with TNT explosives trying to enter its airspace from Syria.

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Romania Requests Parliamentary Approval to Buy 32 F-35s

The Romanian government has requested parliamentary approval to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets, according to defense minister Angel Tilvar.

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Seventeen Troops Killed in New Niger Attack

Seventeen troops died in a jihadist ambush in Niger, in a reminder of the nation's deep security crisis as its military rulers face off against neighbors determined to reverse last month's coup.

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Saudi Arabia Wants to Join UK, Japan, Italy Fighter Jet Program

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in joining the next-generation fighter jet program involving the UK, Italy, and Japan.

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Ukraine to Receive New Type of Anti-Drone System From Norway

The Ukrainian military will receive a new type of counter-drone air defense system from Norway amid Russia’s increasing use of loitering munitions.

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Australia to Build Paint Facility to Make F-35As ‘Virtually Invisible’

The Australian government will build a coating facility for the F-35A fighter jets in the country.

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UK Trains Hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in Amphibious Attacks

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers are returning home with additional skills in amphibious operations after undergoing lengthy training with the UK military.

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US Navy Decommissions USS Sioux City After Less Than Five Years

The US Navy has decommissioned Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City in Mayport, Florida, after less than five years in service.

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Ukraine Says Recaptured Village of Urozhaine on Southern Front

Kyiv said its forces had liberated the settlement of Urozhaine in the industrial Donetsk region as part of a push to wrest Russian forces along the southern front in Ukraine.

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