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Israel Military Reservists Threaten Over Judicial Revamp

Over 1,100 Israeli air force reservists threatened to suspend volunteer service ahead of final votes on a bill that aims to overhaul Israel's judiciary.

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New War With Azerbaijan ‘Very Likely:’ Armenia PM

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned of the risk of a new war with Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of "genocide" in Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Bulgaria to Send Armored Vehicles to Ukraine in U-Turn

Bulgaria will send about 100 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in the Balkan country's first shipment of heavy equipment to Kyiv.

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Putin Says Western Weapons, Support Not Helping

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv's counteroffensive was failing despite military and financial support from Western countries.

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Fincantieri, Leonardo Contracted for Italian Aircraft Carrier, Destroyer Maintenance

Fincantieri and Leonardo have signed a contract to maintain the Italian Navy’s Cavour aircraft carrier and two Horizon-class destroyers.

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South Africa Launches New Springbuck Weapons Carrier Vehicle

South African defense firm DCD Protected Mobility has introduced a new variant of its famed Springbuck armored vehicle.

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Lockheed to Develop High-Energy Laser Prototype for US Army

Lockheed Martin has clinched a $221-million contract to develop a new high-energy laser weapon prototype for the US Army.

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Rheinmetall to Supply Hero Loitering Munitions for Hungary

Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall a “three-digit million-euro” contract to supply Hero Loitering Munitions in the next two years.

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HII to Expand Support Services for US Navy Training Systems

HII Mission Technologies has received a $41-million contract to expand training systems support for the US Navy.

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Argentina Signs Agreement to Buy 20 Military Helicopters From India

Argentina has signed a letter of intent with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of Light Utility Helicopters.

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