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Taiwan Orders Next-Gen Indigenous Frigate Construction for $295 Million

Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy has reportedly contracted Jong Shyn Shipbuilding to build two light frigates for 9.05 billion New Taiwan dollars ($295 million).

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L3Harris to Develop US Space Force Hypersonic Missile Warning Sensor

The US Space Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $29 million contract to design a sensor payload for a satellite-based missile warning and tracking system operating in medium-Earth orbit.

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US Marine Corps Rolls Out New Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles

The US Marine Corps has begun deploying new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles as part of its Force Design 2030 modernization effort.

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11 Killed, 30 Wounded in Blast at Funeral for Assassinated Afghan Governor

At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded by a blast at a funeral service for an Afghan acting provincial governor.

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US Marines Developing Air-Launched Long-Range Loitering Munitions 

The US Marine Corps plans to replace some aircraft-launched Hellfire missiles with loitering munitions for Indo-Pacific operations.

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NATO Taps Draken to Support Spanish Navy Electronic Warfare Training

NATO has awarded aviation solutions provider Draken a contract to extend electronic warfare training support for the Spanish Navy.

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Babcock, HHI to Collaborate on Canadian Patrol Submarine

Babcock Canada has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop Canada’s next-generation patrol submarine.

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Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous ALS-50 Kamikaze Drone

The Indian Air Force has officially welcomed into service its new domestically-built loitering munition dubbed the ALS-50.

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ASEAN Bloc to Hold First Joint Military Drills

Southeast Asian nations have agreed to hold their first-ever joint military drills in the South China Sea, Indonesian officials said.

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India, Germany Closer to Inking $5.2 Billion Submarine Deal

Germany’s ThyssenKrupp AG and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly bid on constructing submarines for the Indian Navy.

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