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Viasat to Provide USAF With Space Relay Communications

The US Air Force has selected communications provider Viasat to deliver a space-based relay connectivity solution for the ARBALEST program.

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Havana Denies Report of Plans for Chinese Spy Base in Cuba

The Havana government denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores.

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Cervus, Hadean to Develop Metaverse-Ready Tactical Decision-Making Solution

Cervus and Hadean have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a metaverse-ready technology for tactical decision-making capabilities.

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South Korea Rolls Out First FA-50 Fighter Jet for Poland

Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted a roll-out ceremony for the first of 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft under order by the Polish government.

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General Atomics Receives $1.2B Aviation Support Contract for US, French Aircraft Carriers

The US Navy has awarded General Atomics a $1.9 billion contract to support the aviation capabilities on US and French Navy aircraft carriers.

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US, Japan, Taiwan Agree to Share Real-Time Drone Intel

The US, Japan, and Taiwan have agreed to share real-time reconnaissance drone data to bolster military coordination.

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Fighting in Southern Ukraine as Offensive Expectations Build

Fighting raged in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian official said, with observers seeing the combat as the possible start of Kyiv's long-expected offensive.

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Norway Says Sale of F-16 Jets to Romania Complete

Norway said it had completed the sale of 32 F-16 fighter jets to fellow NATO member Romania after getting the green light from US authorities.

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Russia Shoots Down Own Drone Supplied by Iran: Report

The Russian military took down its own drone after mistakenly identifying it as Ukrainian, according to reports by international media.

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Taiwan Urged to Hide Military Assets for Protection

The Taiwanese military should begin hiding its assets to protect them from destruction, a senior defense consultant has suggested.

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