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Australia to Upgrade Growler Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Australia is investing $193 million to upgrade its EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft fleet.

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Panama Says Iran Warships Might Be Allowed Through Canal

Iranian naval ships will be allowed to sail through the Panama Canal as long as they abide by international norms.

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Biden Warns US Will Act on China After Balloon Downing

President Joe Biden vowed he would not hesitate to defend US interests against China after he ordered the downing of a surveillance balloon.

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Allies Vow Leopard 1 Tanks for Ukraine in ‘Coming Months’

Ukraine will receive at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks in the "coming months," the German, Dutch, and Danish defense ministries said.

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Two Police Officers, Gendarme Killed in Western Mali Attack: Sources

Two Malian police officers and a gendarme were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in western Mali.

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Iran Unveils Underground Base for Fighter Jets

Iran unveiled its first underground base for fighter jets designed to withstand possible strikes by US bunker-busting bombs.

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US Approves $10B Sale of HIMARS Rocket Launchers to Poland

The United States approved a $10 billion sale of 18 HIMARS precision rocket launchers plus ammunition and other equipment to Poland.

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US to Lead Multinational Cope North 23 Exercise in Guam

Air force personnel from Australia, the United States, and Japan have been arriving in Guam to begin exercise Cope North 23.

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US Navy Receives Future Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Marinette’

The US Navy has taken delivery of its future littoral combat ship, the “USS Marinette,” from American defense giant Lockheed Martin.

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Russia Advancing ‘With Success’ in East Ukraine: Minister

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow's forces were "progressing with success" in eastern Ukraine.

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