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US Approves HIMARS, Joint Standoff Weapons Sale to Morocco

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for $524.2 million to Morocco.

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Saab Awarded $30M Maintenance Contract for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Saab has received a contract to provide support and maintenance for the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft fleet.

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Milrem Robotics Introduces Combat Ground Drones to Latin America

Milrem Robotics has introduced its THeMIS Combat and Multiscope Rescue firefighting ground drones to Latin America.

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Conti Federal Breaks Ground on New FE Warren Air Force Base Facility

Conti Federal has conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for a combined helicopter and tactical response facility in FE Warren Air Force Base.

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SAIC Expands Support for US Navy MK 48 Mod 7 Torpedo Program

SAIC has received a $102.5 million contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s MK 48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program.

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US Defense Industry Delegation Planning Taiwan Visit: Report

A delegation of around 25 US defense contractors reportedly plans to visit Taiwan in early May to discuss the joint production of drones and ammunition.

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Germany Vows Further Support for Sahel After Mali Exit

Germany will stay committed to security in the Sahel after the planned withdrawal of its troops from Mali, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.

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Japan Warns Hokkaido Residents Over North Korea Missile

Japan's government urged Hokkaido residents to take shelter after a North Korean missile launch, but local officials later said the missile would not land near the northern region.

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Xi Says China Must Strengthen Training for ‘Actual Combat’

China's President Xi Jinping called on the country's armed forces to "strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat."

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General Atomics Flies Avenger Drone Using AI Aided By Using Low Earth Orbit SATCOM

General Atomics successfully conducted flight maneuvers with its MQ-20 Avenger drone using artificial intelligence aided by Low Earth Orbit satellite communication.

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