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Germany Begins Construction of First Replenishment Tanker Vessel

Germany has started the construction of its first Type 707 replenishment tanker vessel to be operated by the German Navy.

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NATO Chief Stoltenberg’s Mandate Extended to 2024

NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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DARPA Unveils Program to Preventively Treat Bloodstream Infections in Soldiers

DARPA has introduced an initiative to develop preventive treatments for bloodstream infections due to battlefield trauma.

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UK, Netherlands to Develop Specialized Warship for Littoral Strikes

The UK has announced a collaboration with the Netherlands to develop a specialized warship for their amphibious commando forces.

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US Backs Israel ‘Right to Defend’ Itself After Deadly Raid in West Bank

The US said ally Israel had a right to "defend its people" against Islamist militants after a major, deadly raid in the occupied West Bank. 

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Ukraine and Slovakia to Jointly Develop New Howitzer: Report

Ukraine and Slovakia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer based on the Slovak Eva gun.

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IAI to Supply Kamikaze Drones to Three NATO Countries

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a contract to deliver Rotem loitering munitions to three NATO countries.

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UK Looking to Buy Cheaper Israeli Alternative to Storm Shadow: Report

The UK is reportedly looking to purchase Israeli Rampage air-to-ground missiles to replenish its stock following deliveries of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine.

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US Approves F-16 Modernization Equipment Sale to Romania

The US State Department has approved the sale of equipment and services to modernize F-16 fighter jets for Romania.

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Taiwan Buys ‘Volcano’ Mine-Dispensing Systems From US

The Taiwanese government has procured 14 Volcano mine-dispensing systems from American manufacturer Northrop Grumman.

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