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Russian Military Recruiting From Kazakhstan to Fight Ukraine

The Russian military is reportedly recruiting civilians from Kazakhstan to help in its ongoing war with Ukraine.

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British Army Holds ‘Largest-Ever’ Force Development Wargame

The British Army has conducted its “largest-ever” force development wargame to test a new approach for future operations.

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US Approves Finland M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System Upgrades

The US State Department has approved Finland’s request to upgrade its M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

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Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High

Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.

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USAF’s AI-Piloted Valkyrie Jet Drone Completes Maiden Flight

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has completed the first flight of an artificial intelligence-piloted XQ-58A Valkyrie drone in Florida.

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Iran Claims Development of New Vessels With 600-Km Missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy has unveiled new surface vessels with missiles that can reportedly hit targets up to 600 kilometers away.

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Boeing Resumes KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deliveries After Pause

Travis Air Force Base has received its first KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft after Boeing halted deliveries in February due to quality concerns.

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Taiwan Mulls Mirage Fighter Service Extension Amid F-16 Delivery Delays

The Taiwanese military is considering extending the service life of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft as it awaits the delivery of American F-16 jets.

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Russian Defense Minister Inspects Combat Zone in Ukraine: Army

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited a combat zone in Ukraine to inspect a command post and meet senior military officers, the army said.

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Islamic State Group Announces Death of Leader

Islamic State announced the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor.

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