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Attempted Bombing in North Ghana Fuels Jihadist Fears

Criminals in northern Ghana tried to blow up a bridge in a region where the government fears spillover from a jihadist war across the border in Burkina Faso.

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Russia Acting to Destabilize Moldova: Chisinau

Moldova said Russia was acting to destabilize the ex-Soviet country, following comments by Zelensky that Kyiv had intercepted a plan by Moscow.

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Germany to Give Slovakia Mantis Air Defense Systems

Germany will give Bratislava two sets of the MANTIS air defense system to protect Slovakia's eastern border with Ukraine.

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China Can Be Deterred Through Decade on Invading Taiwan: US Official

A senior US official voiced optimism that China could be deterred from invading Taiwan over this decade, a contrast to more dire predictions from Washington.

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Ukraine Receives Drone Hunters to Neutralize Iranian Shaheds

Ukraine has received six counter-drone systems to help neutralize the Iranian-made Shaheds deployed by Russia.

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German Consortium Bags Future Combat Air System Sensor Contract

A German consortium has clinched a development contract for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sensor network.

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Amentum to Support US-Donated Military Capabilities Overseas

The US Army has awarded Maryland engineering firm Amentum a contract to support US-donated military equipment and systems overseas.

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IronNet to Enhance US Navy Cybersecurity Capabilities

IronNet has secured a contract to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of the US Naval Sea Systems Command.

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Boeing Tests Australia’s New Maritime Communications System

Boeing has conducted a successful trial of the Royal Australian Navy’s new maritime communications system.

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Germany Test-Flies ‘Kalaetron Attack’ Jamming System

Germany's Hensoldt has announced a flight test of its “Kalaetron Attack” radar jamming system.

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