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Lockheed Taps Spanish Firm to Produce Patriot Missile Parts

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Sener for the development and production of Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement actuators.

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Syria’s New Leader Says All Weapons to Come Under ‘State Control’

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control.

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UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”

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Indonesia Explores BrahMos Technology Collaboration with India

Indonesia is exploring cooperation with India on defense technology, including on the Brahmos cruise missile.

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Gaza Rescuers Say Latest Israeli Strikes Kill 28

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building.

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US Navy’s F/A-18 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea in ‘Friendly Fire’

Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday in "an apparent case of friendly fire," the American military said.

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At Least 20 Killed in Mali Attacks Blamed on Jihadists

At least 20 people were killed in attacks on villages in central Mali that have been the target of jihadist groups.

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Amnesty Slams Hezbollah for Unguided Rocket Fire at Israeli Towns

Human rights group Amnesty International condemned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for firing salvos of unguided rockets at civilian areas of Israel.

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Ukraine Drone Hits Russian High-Rise 1,000 Km From Frontline

Ukraine staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometers from the frontier.

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US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hours After Rebels Hit Israel

The US said it conducted strikes on Houthi targets in the rebel-held capital Sanaa the same day that a Houthi missile struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv.

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