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Air Strikes Hit Rebels Base in Northwest Syria: Ministry

Syrian and Russian forces have launched air strikes on rebel bases in the country's northwest amid a weeklong uptick in deadly violence in the area.

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Cuba, Russia Envisage Technical-Military Cooperation

Allies Cuba and Russia, both targets of Western sanctions, intend to pursue closer "technical-military" cooperation.

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At Least 13 Mali Civilians Killed by ‘Jihadists’: Local Politicians

At least 13 civilians have been killed by suspected jihadists in chronically unstable northern Mali, elected officials who requested anonymity said.

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Poland to Buy US Patriot Missile Defense Systems Worth $15B

Poland will buy advanced Patriot missile defense systems worth up to $15 billion in a deal announced Wednesday by the Pentagon.

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Wagner Troops in Belarus Could Be ‘Threat’ to Region: Poland

The presence of Wagner troops in Belarus could pose a potential "threat" to the countries of the region, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.

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Lockheed Delivers Aegis Combat Software for New US Navy Frigate

Lockheed Martin has delivered the combat systems software for the future FFG 62 Constellation-class lead warship.

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Poland Gets First Batch of US-Made Abrams Tanks

Poland received the first shipment of US-made advanced Abrams tanks as the country boosts its military capabilities in light of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Lockheed to Build Truck-Mounted Electronic Warfare System for US Army

The US Army has selected Lockheed Martin to build a long-range electronic warfare system prototype.

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XTEND Drones Achieve Full NDAA Compliance for US-Based Production

The autonomous systems from Israeli drone company XTEND have achieved full NDAA compliance for the US Department of Defense.

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Ireland Receives First C-295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft From Airbus

Ireland has taken delivery of its first C-295 transport and maritime surveillance aircraft from European aerospace giant Airbus.

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