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Death Toll Rises to 43 in Pakistan Sectarian Attacks: Officials

The death toll from two attacks in northwest Pakistan rose to 43, authorities said on as they imposed a curfew and suspended mobile service.

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Draken to Provide Honey Badger ‘Red Team’ Fleet for Dutch Air Force Training

Draken has agreed to deliver its L-159E Honey Badger threat replication fleet to support the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s training programs.

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Czechs to Purchase 14 Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks From Germany

The Czech Republic has confirmed its plan to acquire 14 more Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks from Germany, increasing Prague’s fleet to 42.

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New Zealand Army to Replace Workhorse Utility Vehicles With Spanish Systems

Spanish mobility developer Urovesa has secured a contract to provide replacements for the New Zealand Army’s Unimog and Pinzgauer workhorse utility vehicles.

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General Atomics Completes Tests of New Gray Eagle 25M Engine

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has finalized the qualification trials of its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine for the Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system in El Mirage, California.

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Iran to Launch ‘Advanced Centrifuges’ in Response to IAEA Censure

Iran said it will launch "new and advanced" centrifuges responding to UN nuclear watchdog's resolution censuring Tehran for poor cooperation.

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Shield AI to Produce V-BAT Drones in India

Shield AI has partnered with JSW Defence, a subsidiary of India's JSW Group, to locally produce the V-BAT drone for the Indian Armed Forces.

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US OKs Upgrade of South Korea’s F-15K Fleet in $6.2B Deal

The US State Department has approved the sale of equipment and services to South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jet fleet.

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Israel Strikes Kill 52 in Lebanon as Hezbollah Targets South Israel

Israeli strikes Lebanon's east and south killing 52, officials said, raids target Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel.

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Norway Seeks Strategic Partnership for Future Frigate Program

The Norwegian government plans to invite the French, German, British, and US governments to discuss a potential replacement for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s five Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.

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