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Arab Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia to Hash Out Gaza Plan

Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.

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Aselsan Conducts First Test Launch of Goksur Point Defense System

Turkish defense firm Aselsan conducted the first live fire test of the Goksur point defense missile system earlier this week.

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Burundi Forces Flee DR Congo as Conflict Sparks Refugee Wave

Burundi has "accelerated" the withdrawal of some troops from DR Congo, a senior military source told AFP Thursday, as the UN warned the small Great Lakes nation was seeing its biggest influx of refugees from its conflict-riven neighbor in 25 years.

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Kalyani Group, AM General Explore First Indian Artillery Export to US

India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd and AM General have signed a letter of intent for the supply of India-made artillery systems to the US.

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Netanyahu Orders ‘Intensive’ West Bank Operations After Israel Bus Blasts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ordered an "intensive operation against centers of terrorism" in the occupied West Bank, his office said, after three buses exploded in central Israel without causing any reported injuries.

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Zelensky Calls for Strong US Ties After Trump Brands Him a ‘Dictator’

Volodymyr Zelensky called for "strong" ties with Washington on Thursday, as he met US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv a day after Donald Trump branded the Ukrainian leader a "dictator."

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France Returns Sole Military Base to Ivory Coast

France returned on Thursday its sole military base in Ivory Coast to the west African nation's authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site.

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Beyond the Hype: What Defense Tech Startups Need to Prove Before Securing Investment

Despite investment opportunities in defense tech, success requires pragmatism — prioritizing real traction, tangible results, and navigating bureaucratic hurdles over hype.

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KNDS France Unveils Centurio-X30 Robotic Military Vehicle

KNDS France has unveiled its new military unmanned ground vehicle, the “Centurio-X30,” designed to deliver heavy fire support to dismounted units.

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Indra Launches Pan-European Port Security Project

Indra launched a European port defense project recently featuring a combination of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, sonar, and unmanned underwater vehicles.

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