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Germany’s EGV Berlin Replenishment Ship to Receive Hospital Facility

German Naval Yards received a contract to construct an integrated marine rescue center for the German Navy’s EGV Berlin combat support ship.

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Boeing to Enhance US Air Force Pegasus Tanker Communications Capabilities

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $184-million contract to enhance the communications capabilities of its KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

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General Atomics Deploys MQ-9A for US Marine Corps Drone Training

General Atomics has deployed its MQ-9A Reaper drone to support the US Marine Corps in training exercises in California.

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Russia Testing Kornet Anti-Tank Missile-Equipped Marker Robots for Ukraine

Russia is testing the Kornet anti-tank missile system-equipped Marker unmanned ground vehicle for the Ukraine war.

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Chinese Spy Balloon Acquired US Intel Before Being Shot Down: US Officials

The Chinese spy balloon seen flying over North America in February had reportedly acquired US intelligence before getting shot down.

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NATO Fighter Jets Fly in ‘Large-Scale’ Joint Training Over Baltics

More than 20 fighter jets from NATO allies and partners joined a “large-scale” training exercise over Baltic airspace.

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US Navy Warship Intercepts Medium-Range Ballistic Missile in Latest Trial

A US Navy warship intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile using software-upgraded SM-6 missiles in a recent trial.

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US Air Force Receives First Jets for F-22 Formal Training Unit

The US Air Force’s 71st Fighter Squadron has received its first two F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia.

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UK Conducts First-Ever Trial of New Heavy Unmanned Ground Systems

The UK has conducted the first-ever trial of three new heavy unmanned ground systems weighing over five tons each.

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IS Chief Planning Europe Attacks Killed in US Syria Strike: Military

US forces have conducted a strike in Syria killing senior Islamic State group leader Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, "responsible for planning attacks into Europe," CENTCOM said.

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