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Romania Cancels Warship Tender Awarded to France’s Naval Group

Romania said it cancelled a tender won by France's Naval Group for building four warships after the two sides failed to sign any contract. 

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Islamic State Group Claims 16 Soldiers Dead in Mali Attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in northeastern Mali last week, which it said killed 16 soldiers.

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Poland Orders Hundreds of Locally-Made Spike Missiles From Rafael, Mesko

Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and local firm Mesko have partnered to provide Poland with hundreds of Spike LR missiles.

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US Army Receives New AH-64E Guardian Simulator at Fort Cavazos

The US Army's Fort Cavazos Flight Simulation Division has received its latest AH-64E Guardian multirole combat helicopter simulator.

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Australia Picks Operator XR for New Military Virtual Reality Training System

The Australian Army has acquired an advanced virtual reality tactical training system from American tech firm Operator XR.

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Mali Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ if ECOWAS Intervenes in Niger

A military intervention in Niger by ECOWAS to restore the ousted president could be a "catastrophe," Mali's head of diplomacy warned.

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Ukraine Using Drones to Evacuate Wounded Soldiers: Report

The Ukrainian military has resorted to using large cargo drones to evacuate casualties from the frontline, according to a report by The Economist.

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US Navy Greenlights Life Extension of Arleigh Burke Destroyers in Virginia, Japan

The US Navy has approved the service life extension of four Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in service since the 1990s.

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China Boasts Military Readiness to Invade Taiwan in New Documentary

China has showcased its ability and preparedness to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan in a new television documentary.

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USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official

A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.

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