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New Zealand Military ‘Not in a Fit State,’ Government Says

Facing aging equipment and difficulties recruiting personnel, New Zealand's military needs a revamp, the government said.

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Two US Navy Men Arrested on China Spying Charges

Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

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Germany Rules Out Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius again ruled out supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, saying it was "not a top priority."

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Russia Enlisted Over 230,000 Troops in 2023: Medvedev

Russia has enlisted over 230,000 additional personnel into the army since the start of the year, Dmitry Medvedev said.

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Indonesia Buys 12 Turkish Military Drones for $300 Million

Indonesia has bought 12 military drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries for $300 million.

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Hensoldt to Study Eurodrone Detect-and-Avoid Radar 

Hensoldt is conducting a demonstrator study on a collision avoidance system for the upcoming Eurodrone.

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Taiwan to Stage Missile Drills to Test Less-Fortified Eastern Defense

Taiwan will stage a series of missile drills in waters off its eastern coastline to assess its combat readiness against China.

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French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial

The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.

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US Approves David’s Sling Air Defense System Sale to Finland: Israel

The US government has given its approval to sell the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli defense ministry.

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HII Lays Keel for US Navy’s 29th Virginia-Class Submarine

HII has laid the keel for the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma (SSN 802), at Newport News in Virginia.

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